• In English

  • Online Only
  • 6 Weeks / 6 Sessions

Designing Educational TTRPGs for Children

Creating adventures that teach. Learn how to create an educational role-playing game for elementary school children. Develop an engaging adventure, build meaningful mechanics and turn imaginative play into a powerful learning tool.
Min students: 4 | Max students: 25

What you will learn

  • How to design and run campaigns for children.
  • How to create suitable characters and worlds.
  • How to craft educational puzzles and story elements.
  • Skills to manage and adapt to player choices.
  • Ways to integrate learning goals into gameplay.
  • Methods for identifying and assessing learning outcomes.
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Start Date
January 9, 2026
End Date
February 13, 2026
Fridays

18:00 CET, 17:00 GMT, 12:00 EST

Konstantinos Fousteris

Your Instructor:
Konstantinos is a Sociologist with a strong academic background in the Social Sciences, specializing in Education. Holding an M.Sc. in Social and Political Sciences, he has contributed published work to the field, exploring innovative approaches to learning. [full bio]

Learn how to transform imagination into impact by designing your own educational TTRPG for children.

The Course Includes:

  • 6 Live Sessions
  • Lecture Recordings
  • 5 Hands-on Lectures
  • 1 Live-play workshop
  • 1 Portfolio Project
  • Lecture Notes in PDF

Requirements:

No prior knowledge of game design is required. The Introduction to Educational Game Design course is strongly recommended. Access to Zoom is required.

This course is ideal for:

  • Professional educators
  • School administrators
  • Parents and tutors
  • Game designers
  • Game design enthusiasts
  • TTRPG enthusiasts
Tabletop Role-Playing Games (TTRPGs) can do more than entertain. They can teach, inspire, and empower. In this hands-on course, you’ll learn how to design and run educational TTRPGs for elementary school children, turning imaginative play into a structured, purposeful tool for learning.

Whether you're an educator, game designer, or facilitator, this course will guide you through the process of building your own educational campaign from scratch. You'll discover how to craft age-appropriate characters, puzzles, worlds, and encounters, all while aligning gameplay with clear learning goals. Along the way, you'll explore core game master skills, strategies for handling unexpected player choices, and methods for assessing learning outcomes through play.

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✔️ Game Mastering Fundamentals: Learn how to guide young players through engaging and educational adventures.
✔️ Designing for Children: Understand how to create age-appropriate content, characters, and mechanics.
✔️ Educational Worldbuilding: Craft imaginative settings that both captivate and educate.
✔️ Puzzle and Encounter Design: Develop meaningful challenges that promote critical thinking and collaboration.
✔️ Turning Gameplay into Learning: Align your campaign with clear learning goals and assess outcomes effectively.
✔️ Building Your Own Game: Put theory into practice by designing your own educational TTRPG from the ground up.

🎯 By the end of the course, you'll have the skills and confidence to design and facilitate educational TTRPGs that bring learning to life for elementary school students, one adventure at a time.
Skills developed: Educational TTRPG Design, Age-Appropriate Worldbuilding, Character and Encounter Design, Interactive Storytelling for Children, Learning Outcome Assessment

Lectures Schedule

Times in Central European Time (CET)

Syllabus

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to have Zoom installed?

Yes. All online lessons are taught via Zoom.

What's the refund policy?

A 100% refund -no questions asked- if you cancel up to 24 hours before the first live session.

Can I pay in instalments?


Yes, instalment payment options are available in most cases. Please reach out to us at info@d6learning.com to discuss the best plan for you.

More questions?

Please contact us directly here. We will respond within 1 to 2 days.
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