The Perfect RPG For Kids? - Epic Brick Adventures

Welcome back to Howard's Cave of Wonder! In this episode of "First Pass," Howard is building something different as he explores Epic Brick Adventures, a tabletop RPG that swaps traditional polyhedral dice for plastic building bricks. With the campaign already smashing its funding goal—climbing past $83,000—Howard investigates whether this brick-based system is a sturdy foundation for family game night or if it’s just a novelty. This crowdfunding review covers: • The Legal Pivot: Howard notes the subtle image updates the creators made to the campaign page to navigate branding and trademark concerns, a common hurdle for brick-related projects. • Bricks Over Dice: A deep dive into the core resolution mechanic where character stats and actions are determined by bricks rather than d20s. Howard explores the unique "Knocked to Pieces" system, where combat literally deconstructs your character. • Fantasy Themes: How the game translates classic RPG tropes like quests and dungeon crawling into a brick-built world designed for younger players and families. • The Clarity Gap: Howard shares his primary concern—while the concept is fantastic, the campaign page is a bit thin on the nitty-gritty of combat and progression. While the theme is high-energy and visually fun, Howard isn't quite ready to snap his pledge into place just yet. He’s heading back to the drawing board to research the deeper mechanics before making a final call. Epic Brick Adventures Campaign - https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/tinkertrollgames/epic-brick-adventures-0 Do you think using physical bricks for stats is a fun tactile upgrade, or do you prefer the classic feel of rolling dice? Let Howard know your take in the comments! 0:00 – Intro 2:20 – Campaign Video 4:24 – Review Starts 25:17 – Final Thoughts Howard's Cave of Wonder - https://www.youtube.com/@HowardsCaveofWonder?sub_confirmation=1 Howard's Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/howard.blues/ Cave of Wonder on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589302408395 #EpicBrickAdventures #TabletopRPG #TTRPG #Legos #Crowdfunding #BrickBuilding #FamilyGaming #KickstarterReview #HowardsCaveofWonder