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Tabletop RPG Starter Kit: Essentials for New Players
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items New to tabletop RPGs? Whether you’re gearing up for your very first campaign or just starting to explore the world of dice-rolling adventures, this list has everything you need to get started. From dice and dice bags to notebooks, accessories, and mo...
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Gear & Supplies
Tutorial Videos
Printables
Storage
YouTube & TikTok
Gear & Supplies
A soft, starry dice bag that’s perfect for holding your favorite dice sets and adding a little magic to your game nights.
Night Sky Themed TTRPG Drawstring Dice Bag
Essential for most tabletop RPGs like D&D, Pathfinder, etc.
Borealis Polyhedral Dice Set (Full 7-Piece Set)
This one is small and folds up to take with you. Helps keep dice contained during rolls, plus it looks awesome on the table.
3D Printed Small Dice Tower
This dry erase grid map is perfect for mapping dungeons, encounters, or battles. A must-have for many campaigns.
Pathfinder Flip-Mat: Enormous Basic
Dry Erase markers to use with battle mats and reusable character sheets.
Expo2® Fine-Tip Dry-Erase Markers
Paintable minis for visualizing characters and monsters. This seller offers individual character or a set of 5.
Adventurer Minis set of 5, 28mm- Dungeons & Dragons or any RPG Game, Fat Dragon Games
For tracking stats, spells, equipment, and notes during campaigns.
RPG Character Journal: 140+ RPG 5e Character Planning Journal Pages|Paperback
For filling out character sheets, taking notes, or making sketches. Comes in a storage tin
Winsor & Newton™ Studio Collection™ Graphite Pencil Tin ...
set of acrylic rings that go over the mini-figure. Handy visual aids for marking status effects on miniatures during battles.
Tidyboss D&D Acrylic Condition Rings 96 pc RPG Miniatures Base Rings, New w/Case
Reference cards for spells to simplify gameplay for spellcasters.
Dungeons & Dragons Spellbook Cards: Xanathar's Guide To Everything
Tutorial Videos
YouTube video that's an absolute beginner's guide to D&D
How to play D&D — Absolute beginner's guide (2024)
Another video guide to D&D
How to Play Dungeons and Dragons 5e - Intro
Printables
Printable chart to keep track of turn-taking
Initiative Tracker Printable PDF | DnD DM Toolkit | Dungeon Master DnD Session Notes | Encounter Tracker
Printable lists of random encounters to add to the game.
DnD Random Encounter Tables, DM Tools for Dungeons and Dragons 5e
Storage
Storage for all of your mini figures
Anvil 12 in. 13-Compartment Storage Bin Small Parts Organizer THD2015-06
Large parts bin for storing dice and figures. This one has more sections
Fleming Supply Storage Containers 55-Compartment Small Plastic Small Parts Organizer
YouTube & TikTok
Here are some of my favorite people to follow on YouTube and TikTok. They educate, entertain, and offer advice on all aspects of RPG and tabletop games
Ginny Di is a favorite among new players for her fun, beginner-friendly D&D videos—especially her guides on roleplaying and character creation.
Ginny Di
XP to Level 3 makes hilarious and informative D&D videos—great for beginners who want to learn while laughing
XP to Level 3
The Dungeon Dudes are a go-to source for clear, detailed guides on D&D rules, classes, and character building.
DungeonDudes
@itsyourroleshow gives bite-sized, beginner-friendly D&D tips—perfect for learning on the go or picking up quick advice before your next game!
Its Your Role on TikTok
@lootgoblinmarketplace shows off fun dice ideas, starter kit inspirations, and quick RPG hacks—great for new players looking for inspiration!
Loot Goblin | DnD and TTRPG on TikTok