About RPGFTF

Role Playing Games For the Family is dedicated to helping families, kids, teens, and new players learn tabletop role-playing games in a clear, welcoming, and pressure-free way.

The goal is simple: make RPGs easier to learn, easier to teach, and more fun to play together.

RPGFTF is run by a professional tabletop role-playing game educator with years of experience teaching players of all ages how to play confidently and creatively.

Lessons focus on clarity, inclusivity, and helping learners feel comfortable at the table—whether they’re brand new or learning together as a family.

Teaching Philosophy

RPGFTF emphasizes respect, teamwork, and shared imagination. Role-playing games are collaborative by nature, and learning should feel safe, supportive, and engaging for everyone at the table.

Respect

RPGFTF emphasizes respect at every table. Role-playing is never an excuse for rude, inappropriate, or exclusionary behavior. All learners are encouraged to listen, communicate, and create spaces where everyone feels safe and welcome.

Teamwork

Tabletop role-playing games are collaborative by design. RPGFTF encourages cooperation, shared problem-solving, and supporting fellow players. Success in RPGs comes from working together, not competing against each other.

Shared Imagination

At their core, RPGs are about creativity and storytelling. RPGFTF helps learners build confidence expressing ideas, exploring worlds, and shaping stories together. Every player’s voice matters, and imagination is treated as a strength.

You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers.

What is an RPG?

An RPG, or role-playing game, is a collaborative storytelling game where players take on characters and work together to explore a story, solve problems, and make decisions. Tabletop RPGs use conversation, imagination, and simple rules rather than screens or controllers.

What is RPGFTF?

RPGFTF (Role Playing Games For the Family) is an educational site designed to help families and new players learn tabletop role-playing games in a clear, welcoming, and pressure-free way.

Will there be more content in the future?

Yes. Additional courses and resources are planned, including content for other role-playing systems such as Daggerheart, guidance for running games as a Dungeon Master, and live play opportunities.