The kids find themselves ensnared in a web of mystery and danger. Their friend Magnus has been compromised by a mysterious implant, and as they evade a relentless cyborg police officer, they retreat to their secret hideout. While piecing together the puzzle of the cyborgs and the suspicious toys, Susie discovers that the robots are susceptible to certain frequencies.

Living transformable robots? A cyborg security guard? And now strange figures lurking in unmarked cars? Something sinister is happening in Stenhamra. The mystery deepens when the kids discover that their friend Magnus has been compromised. With danger closing in, will they uncover the truth before it’s too late? And will anyone play D&D with Anthony?

Outside the toy factory, Susie and Anthony face off with the security guard. Meanwhile, the other kids sneak into the factory, only to encounter an unexpected danger that sends them all running.

In this episode the kids check out the toy factory and get into all sorts of trouble.

It’s Easter Break, and a new kid has arrived in town. Everyone’s flocking to the local toy store to check out the latest craze: a line of transformable robots called Our Friends the Machines, featuring two factions—the heroic Convoys and the sinister Deceivers. But when the kids get into the back room, they find something strange: most of the Convoys are mysteriously broken!

In our debut episode, we play Tales from the Loop by Free League Publishing. This episode focuses on developing our characters’ backgrounds and relationships, exploring the challenges they encounter in their daily lives, and introducing the mysterious world of the Loop.

An introduction to Stories with Dice, an actual play podcast.