Your Family's First D&D Adventure—The Ultimate Learn-As-You-Play Experience
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Campaign Midway Update!
4 months ago
– Wed, Jul 01, 2026 at 11:07:55 AM
Can you believe we have already crossed the halfway point of the project?!
A quick apology for the lack of updates. We (Magen, Trevor and our 4 kiddos) took our kiddos on a much needed summer break mini road trip a few days after the campaign got started. We were monitoring everything remotely, but trying to keep our computer time to a minimum while with our kiddos!
Today marks the halfway point in our Kickstarter campaign and we have to say we are incredibly pleased to have 1,500 backers+ who are excited to start or continue playing D&D with "The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril"! The TTRPG community as a whole is wonderfully supportive and encouraging and the outpouring of support and willingness to share the game with others has been overwhelming in the very best kind of way.
Stretch goal updates!
Since our last update, you have unlocked THREE Stretch Goals: NPC Meeples/Cutouts, a gorgeous Dice & Meeples Bag, and a stunning World Map by Cody @dungeonmasterdiaries, for a total of FIVE unlocked Stretch goals, Wow! We blew through those milestones thanks to your avid support!
There have been a lot of questions about whether all tiers will have access to these wonderful items, and the answer is a resounding yes, everyone will have access to all unlocked goals in one way or another! Unfortunately we can't afford to give away every physical item free for every tier because we've kept our prices as low as we can afford them for each bundle. We want everyone to have the chance to pledge at their budget!
But have no fear! Every item that is unlocked is available for a la carte purchase with your pledge now, and also in the pledge manager post campaign. Each stretch goal shows which tier will receive which items. We have now added PDF version of the stretch goals to each Bundle-including the basic starter tier!
Help us unlock our next exciting stretch goal!
The next upcoming Stretch Goal is for beautifully designed STL files for NPC minis, which has been a popular request by 3D printing and miniature painting hobbyists - and we love the fact that you want to have 3D representations of these characters while sharing your hobbies with the kids at your table! In this case, STLs will be included as a complimentary bonus for Deluxe and All-In tiers, while available as an add-on purchase for all tiers. We do have some very exciting future stretch goals in mind if we are able to draw enough backers to support them, so please keep sharing and supporting the project to assist us in expanding it to become the best it can be! Here are images of the samples we printed!! EEEEE!!
It's important to us as family D&D content creators, writers, artists, and publishers, that everyone has access to adventures in storytelling. That's why we are working hard to keep costs down and provide options that make some version of The Adventure Guide affordable and accessible to everyone!
Additional FAQs:
We've received a lot of great questions from D&D-enthusiasts and are doing our best to address them. Please keep them coming! Here are a few answers to the most frequently asked questions:
What is the recommended age for The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril?
Generally, Secrets of Enduril is best for kid players ages 5-14. However, every kid differs in their interests, attention span, and the way they best engage with a collaborative story. With this in mind, children younger than 5 may be able to enjoy the game with grownup help. Simplified character sheets and the use of symbols to identify key stats will help pre-readers navigate gameplay. Considering kids' attention spans, we built in convenient, optional breakpoints after every 30 min or so of gameplay and we included alternative experience suggestions - such as physical puzzle options - to help boost focus for kids who thrive with movement. For older players, we intentionally wrote the kid-friendly adventure to include mysteries and surprises to intrigue and excite the imagination of older teens and adults so they can enjoy watching the story unfold just as much as the kids. If your table includes all adults who simply want a cozy fantasy adventure and an easy way to learn the game, Enduril is for you too!
How many players do you need to play The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril?
The game is intended for 2-9 people: including 1-8 Players and one Game Master. Suggestions are included for increasing or decreasing the difficulty based on the number and experience level of players. Players can choose from eight different Character Sheets with various combinations of four different classes and four different backgrounds and eight different Species Cards with four species varieties and two appearance options each. If you plan to play with just one Game Master and one Player, we recommend that the GM also plays a sidekick Player Character to assist the Player with skills, healing, and battles. If you plan to play with a school club, library event, or similar large group, you could choose to expand the number of players with an additional Player Character Pack or by creating your own Character Sheets, though tables with more than eight kid or beginner players can become unwieldy and players will require patience between turns, so we suggest splitting into several table groups instead.
Thank you all for being here and being a part of this excited project! We couldn't do it without each and every one of you :-)
Cheers! Magen
1 Day left to get your free 33mm resin D20!
4 months ago
– Thu, Jun 18, 2026 at 06:58:10 PM
Friends, you are making our dreams come true!! 2 days 10 hours in and we are over 700 backers!
Just a quick reminder, we are giving you until Midnight on Friday the 19th to pledge and receive your (1) Free 33mm resin D20. We are making it a little longer than 3 days, so as many of you as possible can qualify.
Free items are added at the pledge manager stage automatically to anyone who pledged before the time stamp of 06/19 12:00PM. No need to worry about anything. You will not need to add it to your pledge. You will not see if on your receipt until we go to ship your pledge, this is normal procedure.
I want to take a moment to say the biggest Thank you to our team members, partners in crime, OG dreamers of the world of Enduril, Ryan and Allison (and the whole crew!) of The Kids Table DnD!
Without these two, there wouldn't be The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril. They had the dream to bring Enduril to life, to share it, and we were blessed enough to be there, to hear about it, to fall in love with it and convince them to let us bring it to life with them! <3 Together, we are creating something even more than I think either Ryan and Allison had originally imagined and that makes my heart SO HAPPY! We want to do you guys proud <3
If you are as thrilled about this as we are, and you want to start tapping into amazing resources to get your kids primed to play DND please check out The Kids Table's various channels:
Looking forward to unlocking that next stretch goal! A gorgeous velvet, embroidered The Adventure Guide, or TAG as we like to call it, Dice Bag. Nat 20 LET'S GO!
Cheers, Magen
Campaign Update: New Stretch Goal Unlocked & Important Pledge Updates!
4 months ago
– Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 10:23:29 AM
First of all—thank you! Because of your incredible support, we've unlocked our next stretch goal: an ADA-compliant PDF edition of The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril!
Why Does This Matter?
For many tabletop gamers, especially those who purchase digital products, the PDF may be the primary or only version they use. We're committed to making Enduril accessible to as many adventurers as possible by adding:
Descriptive alt text for artwork, diagrams, and visual elements.
Proper reading order so screen readers navigate the document naturally and consistently.
Accessibility tagging and structured headers to support keyboard navigation and assistive technologies.
We believe everyone deserves a seat at the table, and we're excited to make Enduril more accessible for our community.
*New Digital PDF-Only Tier*
We've heard your feedback and have added a clearer path for backers who want a digital-only option.
This new tier is perfect for:
International backers facing high shipping costs
Families on a tighter budget
Players who prefer to print components themselves
The tier includes:
PDF of the adventure book
Printable PDF versions of the core accessories
Please note: This tier does not include unlocked stretch goal PDFs.
What Do I Actually Need to Start Playing?
The good news? Not much!
At a minimum, you'll need:
The Adventure Guide book
Character sheets
A set of dice
There are several ways to get started:
Option 1: Digital Adventurer
Back the PDF tier, print everything at home, and you're ready to begin your journey. You can also get our beautiful resin dice as an add-on or find some at your friendly local game shop!
Option 2: Book Only
Grab the book by itself! Character sheets are included in the appendix and can be photocopied as many times as needed. You can also add physical character sheets or printable accessory PDFs as add-ons. You can also get our beautiful resin dice as an add-on or find some at your friendly local game shop!
Option 3: Ready-to-Play Bundles
Choose the Basic, Deluxe, or All-In Bundle and receive everything you need for your family's adventure in one convenient package.
Thank you again for helping us bring more families, first-time players, and future storytellers to the table. We can't wait to continue this journey with all of you! ❤️
Let's keep the excitement going and get to Stretch Goal #3!!
Cheers, Magen
Day 1 is in the books! THANK YOU GUYS!
5 months ago
– Wed, Jun 17, 2026 at 07:13:05 AM
WOW! Friends, Day 1 is officially in the books!
I'm not going to lie, it is always a huge relief to get past that first 24 hours. All the work we've put in....wondering who will come to the "party".....Have we shown people how awesome we truly think this project is so they can love it as much as we do?.....
and you guys showed up for us! THANK YOU!
It has been 23 hours and we have raised over $56,000 to 441 of you awesome folks!
And just for being awesome I'm going to do my silly happy dance just for you guys <3
What excites ME most isn't the number itself—it's the people behind it. If every copy helps just one new GM and four new players start their first adventure, that's 2,205 people discovering the magic of storytelling together for the very first time. How many more future adventurers can we help find their seat at the table? ❤️
PLUS, we unlocked our first stretch goal as well! Every tier will now be getting an additional PDF of the pet companions for easy printing and cutting out to take along on the adventure.
We are just under $4,000 from unlocking our next Stretch Goal!
I spent some time reading emails from you all yesterday after the crazy hub bub was past. We had asked during pre-launch- "What is the thing that excites you most about The Adventure Guide?" It was so incredibly heartwarming to read and respond to these responses. It was humbling and beautiful, because this is the heart of our project!
"I have a 9 year-old who's been interested in playing (along with some of his friends), but I haven't found a good resource/adventure for them yet. Most of the things I have tried have been DnD-like games, but they don't actually teach them how to play DnD. They're a different RPG with kid-friendly, fantasy elements. My biggest excitement/hope is that The Adventure Guide will finally be a resource for teaching DnD to kids at a pace that works for them."
"I'm excited to teach my little guy collaborative spirit and sportsmanship through Gaming. Table tops are excellent both, and having something built for him will definitely help, rather than adapting something down for him. Not to mention imaginative play and math skills with dice, maybe even incorporating early reading skills, lots of great opportunities! "
"We're super excited about this - I have a 6 yo daughter and her friend and father from school that have toyed with RPG for our kids with moderate to sucess when the timing is right, but the artwork and your overall presentation is phenomenal and both girls are excited about it. As a lifelong gamer with too little time on my hands, I'm excited about something that is basically a module (I think) and simple rules framework that I can tweak or tailor if needed, but having the tactile and visual and story framework all lain out in a format that seems to be targeting their ages made it pretty easy to get excited myself and donate $1 and try to breathe normally until you launch!"
"I have a 10 and a 3 year old who love asking questions about game I run. They are interested but the complexity can be off putting for them. Something geared for kids and developed to introduce them well is very appealing as a Dad and GM. "
Thank you to everyone who has engaged with us, shared your stories and excitement. We can't wait to deliver this project into your ready hands.
With love from the hearth,
Magen
Project Update: 🐉 First Time on Kickstarter & Early Backer Rewards!
5 months ago
– Mon, Jun 15, 2026 at 02:26:38 PM
Illustrations by Sarah Turner
A mysterious kingdom awaits beyond the pages of an ancient storybook. Faithful pets are eager to join your party, and a world filled with wonder is ready to welcome heroes of every age.
Tomorrow June 16, the adventure begins!
🏰 First Time on Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is where adventurers from around the world come together to bring amazing projects to life. When The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril launches, you'll be able to choose your reward tier, help unlock exciting stretch goals, follow along with behind the scenes updates, and reserve your treasures before they begin their journey from our world to yours.
If you've never backed a Kickstarter before, don't worry, getting started is easy!
How Backing Works
1️⃣ Create Your Kickstarter Account
If you're new to Kickstarter, simply create a free account before launch day so you're ready to join the adventure.
2️⃣ Choose Your Pledge Tier
Once the campaign begins, you'll be able to select the pledge that best fits your family and your table.
3️⃣ Unlock Stretch Goals Together
As more adventurers answer the call, new surprises, upgrades, and magical rewards may be revealed for eligible backers.
4️⃣ The Pledge Manager Opens Later
After the campaign ends, you'll have another opportunity to confirm your shipping information and add extra goodies to your order.
5️⃣ Production and Fulfillment
This is where the magic truly begins. Hardcover books, plush companions, and other treasures are carefully crafted and prepared for their journey home. We'll share updates every step of the way!
Adventurers who answer the call early will be rewarded! Backers who join The Adventure Guide: Secrets of Enduril within the first 72 hours of the campaign will receive a special mystery 33mm D20 at no additional cost, automatically included with their pledge.
Be sure to claim your place early, because this magical bonus is only available during the first three days of the campaign!
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