In the heart of a dungeon, a 10-year-old wizard raises her wand and declares, “I cast Blazing Bubblegum Barrage!” Her spell doesn’t exist in any rulebook—but in the world of tabletop roleplaying games (RPGs), imagination reigns supreme. And with that imagination comes a surprising side effect: a growing vocabulary.
RPGs like Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) aren’t just about slaying monsters or collecting treasure. They’re collaborative storytelling engines that invite kids to describe, narrate, and invent. Whether they’re conjuring spells, negotiating with goblins, or exploring enchanted forests, children are constantly reaching for new words to bring their ideas to life.