kids – The Dread Gazebo

The Approachability of Dungeons & Dragons

The "Gateway Drug" As a dad and a longtime player of tabletop RPGs, I often find myself in situations where I'm attempting to convince people to try them out. Beyond…

Skulls July 24, 2018

Board & Card Games

Better Board Games for your Kids

Remember those rainy days when you were young playing board games inside? Classics like Chutes and Ladders, Sorry!, and of course Monopoly. Now that you're grown you might be yearning…

DreadPixie June 13, 2017

Conventions DreadPixie's Musings

Bringing Your Kids To Gencon For The First Time? Read This.

I've done a few of these articles over the years, and even though we won't be making it this year, I've seen some friends make posts around social media asking…

DreadPixie July 26, 2016

Board & Card Games Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) Events & Holidays

Extra Life 2014 Schedule & Giveaways!

Gaming With Purpose In just 10 days, on October 25th starting at 8am CST Team Gazebo is going to be plunging into a 24 hour gaming marathon to help save sick kids…

Skulls October 15, 2014

Conventions DreadPixie's Musings Kids

DreadPixie’s Practical Guide to Gencon With Kids

Second Time's A Charm? I have been going to gaming conventions for four years now and so far I have only brought my kids with me twice, once was a…

DreadPixie August 11, 2014

Board & Card Games Reviews

Review: Castle Panic

In castle panic you are pitted against the game itself as orcs, trolls, and goblins pour from the forest surrounding your castle and attempt to breach its walls. The game…

Skulls November 13, 2012