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Kids on Bikes uses a full standard dice set, including a D20, D12, D10, D8, D6, and a D4. Players apply 1 die to each of their 6 stats - Brains, Brawn, Fight, Flight, Charm, and Grit. The larger the die, the stronger the character is in that ability.

Obviously this will vary from table to table, but here are some good places to start! If your game is played in person, most likely you will want to get a set of dice, something to write with, and paper to take notes. If your game is hosted online instead, you will probably need to make accounts on a few sites for things like character sheets, access to the Virtual Tabletop for maps and tokens, and sites like Discord or Zoom for video/voice calls during the session. You won't always need to have the rulebooks to start, but if you want to read through them to make sure you know all the rules, this might also be a good option.

What supplies do I need to play Kids on Brooms?

Kids on Brooms is a collaborative role-playing game about taking on the life of a witch or wizard at a magical school you all attend- a place full of mystery, danger, and thrilling adventure.

Kids on Brooms is inspired by fantasy wizarding schools like Harry Potter.

Knowing every rule of the game may be helpful to some, but many players will learn the game as they play! If you want to read the rules ahead of time you absolutely can, but if you are a hands-on learner you can also just start playing, and if there is something you don’t understand never be afraid to ask questions, because everyone starts somewhere!

Do I need to know all the rules before I can play Kids on Bikes?

Kids on Brooms shares a rule system with Kids on Bikes and Teens in Space. In these games, Players build their characters by choosing their age, a trope, strengths, and flaws. Then, Players assign different dice values to each of the 6 character stats: brawn, brain, fight, flight, charm, and grit. Players roll the appropriate die for a stat to see whether they succeed at a challenging action.

How to Play Kids on Brooms

I love, LOVE, love Kids on Brooms. It allows you to have a fun, RP forward story in a magical school without having to bring in She Who Must Not Be Named. The character creation for the systems does a great job of leaning on tropes to help you decide on a character that then translates mechanically really easily. Also, the phenomena of exploding dice (i.e. you rolled a 4 on your d4? you get to roll it again and count that towards your roll) makes every roll exciting, even if you are drastically undermatched for the challenge. Also, folks tend to sleep on the fact that they way magic run in this system can let players who want a little more crunch get really creative!

A Great System for those interested in jumping into a game without a mountain of rules!

Create your wizarding school and world and jump into fun adventures!

A very fun, unique game system. Worked great for a magical school campaign. The only heads up I would give to DMs is that you will always need to tell the players the DC before a roll which means you need all those numbers set.

Kids on Brooms is such a fun and unique system that I really enjoy running and playing!! The mechanics are so different from what I've seen in other systems and it's really easy to just pick up and play. You can really adapt it to any kind of story and world you want to be in, and the fact that the GM and players create the world and NPCs in the system is such a great way to get everyone quickly invested into the world and story you're telling together.

Kids on Brooms

Kids on Brooms is a collaborative role-playing game about taking on the life of a witch or wizard at a magical school you all attend- a place full of mystery, danger, and thrilling adventure. From dealing with strict professors to facing down mythical beasts, players will get the opportunity to ride brooms, brew potions, and cast powerful magic as they uncover the incredible secrets their school and its inhabitants hold. Built using the ENnie Award-Winning Kids on Bikes framework, it is a rules-light, narrative-first storytelling game perfect for new players and gaming veterans alike!

Originally created by Jonathan Gilmour, Doug Levandowski, Spenser Starke

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Tropes

How much of your aloof persona is sincere and how much of it is affected? Who do you feel a real connection with, and do they know?

Aloof Teacher

What famous or infamous thing is your family known for in the magic world? Why are you afraid you won't be able to live up to your family's reputation?

Haughty Descendant

What's the best prank you've ever pulled? Why do you wish people would take you seriously?

Wacky Prankster

What's your go-to way of showing just how strong you are? Despite your muscle and reputation, you're incredibly gentle in which one part of your life?

Bullheaded Muscle

What is the tragedy that haunts you? What strength has that tragedy given you that most others lack?

Haunted Survivor

Why don't you want to work as hard as everyone else seems to want to? What's one part of your life where you do put in much more effort?

Charismatic Slacker

What do you believe in that no one else seems to? What would it mean to find someone who believes you?

Offbeat Eccentric

What's your greatest athletic achievement? What's the worst injury you've caused someone else to suffer?

Daring Athlete

What non-teaching role do you play at the school? What did you do that barred you from teaching magic at the school?

Doting Caretaker

What do you love about getting to guide younger students in your house? What part of being a prefect do you still struggle with?

Perfect Prefect

Why do you love studying by yourself? How have your recent attempts to spent time with others backfired?

Withdrawn Bookworm

What earned you your fame? What aspects of your fame are unwarranted?

Famous Teacher

Why are you so bonded with your best friend? When do you wish you were the center of attention rather than the sidekick?

Reliable Bestie

How did you first discover your magical powers? How did your non-magical family react when you manifested your powers?

Firstborn Caster

What's your go-to joke? Who do you wish would take you more seriously than they do?

Funny Klutz

What tricks do you use to get teachers to like you? Which teacher seems to despise you?

Teacher's Pet

What troubles have your visions prevented? What confusing vision of the future haunts you?

Reluctant Oracle

Some people think you're the chosen one. Why do you know they're wrong? Even though almost everyone loves you, who seems to despise you?

Golden Child

Why is it surprising that you're working with this group? Why do they think you're working with them? Why are you actually working with them?

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