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296. G&G 25: What if dogs had opposable thumbs?

Our adventurers finally discover what’s been sneezing people away, but it’s not what they expected. Can they find the missing people, or will they end up lost, too? Lessons include: We should deal with our problems as soon as we can; in games and life, failure can lead to new adventures! This episode is sponsored by Hello Fresh, America’s #1 Meal Kit. Go to hellofresh.com/50whatif and use code 50whatif for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months! Join our Patreon for G&G intro rules, ad-free stories, monthly bonus episodes, a shout-out on the show, bi-annual mailings, and more! patreon.com/whatifworld This story is part of the Guilds & Goblins miniseries, where What If World characters (and guests) play an original tabletop RPG for kids and families. Patrons get access to our introductory rules and our character sheet. The dice rolls are all real and help us tell the story, along with your questions and ideas! Start at 294 to get caught up on the latest adventure. Past G&G episodes include 176, 181-182, 191-193, 199-199 ½, 214-217, 243-245, 263, 270-271, and 275-279. Subscribe to What If World wherever you listen: link.chtbl.com/whatifworld.  The Riddles for episodes 295-296 are from: weareteachers.com What If World is made by Eric and Karen O’Keeffe. Our character art is by Ana Stretcu, and our episode art is by Lynn Hickernell. A big thanks to our producer Miss Lynn. Our podcast art is by Jason O’Keefe, and our theme song is by Craig Martinson.