How I use Jenga Pieces for D&D

Here I describe the way I found you can use Jenga pieces for Dungeons and Dragons and other tabletop role playing games. They’re simple and easy to use for building dungeons and there are a decent amount of possibilities for what you can do with them.
If you found this video helpful, give me a like and let me know if you want more stuff like this!

[@wargame2play]

When I first started playing D&D in 1976 , I used dominoes. On the side as walls, on end as a door and flat as stairs and even horses!

[@zachariaravenheart]

That's awesome! Dominoes must hold a special place in your heart with those memories. Thanks for sharing!

[@WhiskeyPatriot]

You must have a wealth of insight into the beginnings of our hobby.

[@luisbetancourt-dp7hh]

I'm using dominoes RIGHT F NOW and it's great

[@hammeredshitsteak]

Man, I searched for jenga and d&d with the idea of building a fun puzzle with it, but THIS is a great idea!

[@zachariaravenheart]

It's been working out great for me so far!

[@dreamwolf7302]

I used to glue card board 'bricks' to the sides of jenga blocks, to make low walls for dungeons. I find incomplete and cheap sets at rummage and yard sales all the time

[@WhiskeyPatriot]

Aquarium Terrain at yard sales are great buys

[@austin5021]

I bought Lincoln logs and plan on painting them more realistic but they’re great for very basic houses

[@zachariaravenheart]

I used to have cabin set from those! I wish I kept it.

[@cheepcheep4499]

This is pretty cool. I have a box of jenga quake which is jenga but with an earthquake theme, and a lot of the pieces are grey which is perfect for dungeons

[@zachariaravenheart]

I'll have to look into that., Thank you!

[@guyriddihough]

I like it. Thx.

[@b.lloydreese2030]

This is perfect because I bought a bunch of Dollar Store Jenga to use for D&D and just never have gotten around to it

[@Ivyleaf2]

If you want an easy grid underneath the blocks you could get a roll of the fancy wrapping paper that has a grid on the back. iirc its about an inch

[@zachariaravenheart]

I though of that before, but didn't find the right kind. Definitely something to keep in mind though. Great idea!

[@FriendlyDuergar-by7jm]

I use Ikea Mula 24 blocks in the same way. I bought 2 sets. They aren't expensive and very quick to build various terrain geometries. They are also in convenient inch sizes. (2x2, 2x4 etc.)

[@zachariaravenheart]

I'll have to look into those. They sound interesting!

[@FriendlyDuergar-by7jm]

@@zachariaravenheart Actually, it looks like maybe they don't sell them anymore. Sorry for the out of date advice. In general though, I suspect most blocks for toddlers coudl be good for this.

[@zachariaravenheart]

@@FriendlyDuergar-by7jm Aw. No worries.

[@MotiviqueStudio]

Just brilliant!
Man. Makes me want to dungeon delve in a mine and use some Brio.

[@zachariaravenheart]

Thank you! This method has made me feel like a genius a couple times.

[@Dapriestmon8516]

dude love your videos watched 2 other lookin forward to the future of your channel . Subscribed and bell is rung :)

[@zachariaravenheart]

I appreciate the support man! Hopefully I can get some higher quality vids out.

[@WindmilI]

I found this via our discussion on nerd immersions video and this is actually really helpful... I have been looking for easier ways to set up dungeon maps other than drawing them

[@zachariaravenheart]

Glad to a help! Jenga is surprisingly useful. I also got some tavern tables made fr9m legos. Might make a vid on that at some point.

[@WindmilI]

@@zachariaravenheart and just like that you got me... * activates notifications *

[@zachariaravenheart]

@@WindmilI I’ll get to work this weekend then!

[@zachariaravenheart]

@@WindmilI Turns out I'm too busy this weekend, but I will work on it tomorrow, or tonight. It should be up by this week.

[@WindmilI]

@@zachariaravenheart no worries, I am looking forward to it :)

[@BrentDelong1253]

I use jenga blocks to build the dungeon walls. One day I'm going to get around to carving them to look like brick walls and paint them.

[@alarin612]

Nice! I use these, too, but these are great tips for it! Try using mini Jenga pieces for furniture and chests and such.

[@zachariaravenheart]

I'm glad I could help! I'm even still using these tricks today and my players like it.

[@isaacwright90]

Regular Jenga, mini Jenga, and wooden blocks from Dollar Tree make for the best budget dungeons. I've even gotten colored Jenga for things like Ice Wall, etc.

[@alarin612]

@@isaacwright90 wouldn't take much to paint them, either

[@Dyundu]

Cheap paint and cheap brushes are usually just an aisle over in the dollar store 👍

[@ratmonarch69]

They sell knock off Jenga blocks at dollar stores sometimes. Glue some card stock “bricks” on there and bam, immersion

[@zachariaravenheart]

I might have to look for that. Thank you!

[@rosi4510]

👍

[@billbustos1005]

Use them as stairs

[@zachariaravenheart]

I have! They can work pretty well as stairs, but only as 15ft staircases from my experience.

[@Joshuazx]

If you know down a block, take 99 damage

[@robot7759]

Minecraft meets DND 😇

[@zachariaravenheart]

Low key. . .

[@thushrew4856]

Did your nail clippers roll a 1?

[@stigyanblue1442]

SOMEBODY definitely needs a few charisma points.

[@JacopoSkydweller]

Thanks, can't unsee. Them is gnarly.

[@WhiskeyPatriot]

Jenga > Dwarven Forge

[@zachariaravenheart]

Low key. . .
It's way cheaper XD

[@captenigma]

@@zachariaravenheart true, but i would rather pay $2.5-$3.50 for a piece of Dwarven Forge, thanks

[@zachariaravenheart]

@@captenigma If I had the money, I would too, though looking at their website, I haven't found anything that cheap.
But still, I'd go for it.

[@captenigma]

@@zachariaravenheart the Caverns Core set is $3.26 per piece (35 pieces for $114), and the Dungeons Core set is $2.20 per piece (45 pieces for $99).

[@zachariaravenheart]

@@captenigma Oh, I see. I'm not so good at math anymore XD
Thanks for the clarification!