A crowdfunding campaign for a beginner-friendly, educational tabletop role-playing game (TTRPG) designed for children aged 5+ (and their guardians) has been launched on BackerKit.
Created by Wanderer’s Tome − the ENNIE-nominated indie studio behind Flabbergasted! − in collaboration with illustrator Moira Scicluna Zahra of Studio Meltdown, Frances & Ġorġ: Camp Make Believe invites young players into a magical world of boundless imagination, kindness and creativity.
In the game, kids become campers who embark on eight fantastical quests − from helping forgetful mermaids to hosting dance parties for dinosaurs − all while learning essential social-emotional skills like empathy, courage and self-expression.
Perfect for RPG-loving parents and guardians, this game uses incredibly simple gameplay mechanics and features a collection of printable activities to keep children engaged while learning. With its silly-yet-sincere tone, Camp Make Believe gently guides children through the act of collaborative storytelling, rewarding both patience and creativity.
Each completed quest earns players a sticker badge that they can proudly add to their character’s camper sash. Quest activities include rolling dice, colouring in, drawing and fun physical challenges.
Perfect for rainy days, classrooms or children’s therapy settings, Camp Make Believe requires no prior RPG experience. With built-in debrief prompts after each quest, it also doubles as a learning tool for emotional reflection and growth.
Wanderer’s Tome and Studio Meltdown are both run by Maltese women, with Camp Make Believe being their very first TTRPG released in English and Maltese languages.
For more information, visit www.wanderers-tome.com.
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