Different D&D players are smart in different ways, so why not incorporate puzzles (challenges) to keep all players' brains engaged and give each individual their time to shine? In this episode, Allison and Ryan chat with Trevor of Emberglow Gaming about Multiple Intelligences Theory and how to use puzzles of all kinds to enhance your game. See below for a list of ideas! For high quality TTRPG accessories like GM screens, dice bags, and subscription boxes that'll wow your players, visit https://bit.ly/KidsTableDND (10% off with link or use code "TheKidsTable"). To find TTRPGs with the themes & learning goals you need, visit www.ttrpgkids.com and search for your terms of interest. Here's a list of D&D puzzles to help get you started. What other puzzles would you like to add? Kinesthetic (body) -obstacle course/laser maze -relay race -cup bowling -peanut butter river Visual-Spatial (picture) -puzzles -draw/color/sculpt -tetris/tangrams -spot the difference Verbal-Linguistic (words) -riddles (also logic) -codes -scrambled words -tongue twisters Logical-Mathematical (logic) -dot to dot -mazes -magnatiles/legos (also kinesthetic) -memory game Interpersonal (people) -telephone game -stand on the sheet and turn it over -watch where you step (communication game) -doppleganger (social deduction game) Intrapersonal (self) -journaling -affirmations -meditation -regulating tools Naturalistic (nature) -rainbow nature scavenger hunt -cloud/bird/star watching -species/shell identification -animal sounds game Musical (musical) -rhythm clapping -repeat the tune -instrument sound identification -create an instrument

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