Kobold Press Brings Tabletop Gaming to Public Television

Filming begins September 19, 2026, at a Florida studio, where CEO Alexander Stangroom and Marketing Director Dot Steverson will represent the two-decade-old publisher. The feature focuses on the mechanics of tabletop roleplaying, highlighting how games encourage reading comprehension, rapid arithmetic, and collaborative improvisation—traits that have led schools and libraries to integrate these games into their own programming.

Founded on LiveJournal long before the rise of modern crowdfunding, Kobold Press has built its reputation on a diverse catalog ranging from the cozy adventure RiverBank to the expansive Midgard Campaign Setting. Amidst a broader industry shift toward automation, the publisher has taken a firm stance on human creativity. In 2025, the company issued a public pledge committing to human-authored content, a move supported by hundreds of industry peers who argue that players value the distinct voice and judgment of a named artist over machine-generated output.

While household entertainment budgets face mounting pressure, the publisher champions the durability of the physical book. Staff members frequently play from volumes printed in the 1980s, emphasizing that a single hardcover can provide hundreds of hours of engagement across generations. By maintaining free entry points like library game nights and participating in major conventions such as GenCon and DragonCon, the company aims to sustain a hobby that they believe thrives on community and shared, tangible experiences.