This is the final part of a 5 part series. Part 1 was years 0-13, Part 2 was years 14-18, Part 3 was years 19-40, Part 4 was years 41-60, and Part 5 is years 61-80. Of course you can discontinue anywhere along the lines but the option to continue will be there.
Here is part 1: https://www.babyname...showtopic=39964
Here is part 2: https://www.babyname...showtopic=39965 '
Here is part 3: https://www.babyname...showtopic=39966
Here is part 4: https://www.babyname...showtopic=39967
Here's your dice: https://www.wizards....d/dice/dice.htm
Roll the dice to determine what happens each year. You can choose whether you want one or two life events to happen per year. You don't have to do the same number of events per year for ever age group. It's your choice how detailed you want to be. Roll for every year, ages 61-80.
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Life Events (roll a 6 sided dice then go to the section below)
1. Relationship Events
2. Child Life Events
3. Health Events
4. Work Events
5. Travel Events
6. Misc Events
Relationship Events (roll a 12 sided dice)
1. You and your spouse renew your vows! If you're unmarried, you get married.
2. You decide to connect with some old friends. How does it go?
3. One of you or your spouses parents pass away. If neither have any parents anymore, it's a sibling.
4. You host a big family gathering.
5. You and your spouse have a huge argument. Are you able to resolve it alone, do you begin marriage counseling, or do you separate?
6. You and your spouse decide to put more effort into having regular, unique date nights! What kinds of dates do you plan?
7. You have a falling out with an old, close friend. What happened?
8. If you are single, you meet someone you're romantically interested in. Where does it go from here? If you're not single, your spouse brings you on a wonderful surprise date! What did they plan?
9. You attend a family gathering.
10. You get in an argument with one of your children. What happens? How do you resolve it?
11. You cut contact with a family member(s). What happened?
12. You host a small family gathering. Who do you invite?
Child Life Events (roll a 4 sided dice, then a 6 sided dice)
1.1. You child is getting married! (if they're all already married, it's a vow renewal)
1.2. Your child and/or your grandchild gain a passionate interest. What is it? Are you able to be involved to connect with them through it?
1.3. Your child brings home a significant other, they're officially a serious relationship. What are they like? (You choose their name) (If they're all already married, reroll)
1.4. Your grandchild learns to ride something with wheels! What did they learn to ride? (Bicycle, skateboard, roller blades, etc).
1.5. Your child is getting a divorce.
1.6. Your child is having a baby! Use the Baby Events and Name sections.
2.1. Your grandchild has their first dance recital!
2.2. Your child is having a baby! Use the Baby Events and Name sections.
2.3. Your grandchild is diagnosed as Deaf! Do you have Deaf family members to connect to? Does your family already know sign language?
2.4. You and your child join a class together! What kind of class do you take?
2.5. You child is getting married! (if they're all already married, it's a vow renewal)
2.6. Your grandchild is diagnosed with a serious illness or disease. What is it? How long will it take to recover? Or will it be a life long illess/disease? How do you handle this news?
3.1. Your child brings home a significant other, they're officially a serious relationship. What are they like? (You choose their name) (If they're all already married, reroll)
3.2. Your child joins a class/team and asks you to babysit the grandchildren so they can attend. What kind of class/team? How often do they meet? Do you agree?
3.3. Your grandchild joins a team sport and invites you to their games! Which sport?
3.4. You child is getting married! (if they're all already married, it's a vow renewal)
3.5. Your child is having a baby! Use the Baby Events and Name sections.
3.6. Your child is getting a divorce.
4.1. One of your grandchildren are diagnosed with a neurodiversity. Which one(s)? [neurodiversity includes ADHD, Autism, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Hyperlexia, Synesthesia, etc. For reference, ADHD can be diagnosed as young as 4, Autism as young as 18 months, Hyperlexia as young as 18 months, and Dyscalculia/Dysgraphia/Dyslexia/Synesthesia cannot be diagnosed until elementary ages]
4.2. Your child is having a baby! Use the Baby Events and Name sections.
4.3. Your grandchild comes out as LGBTQ+. How do their loved ones respond?
4.4. You get a great grand baby! (If there are no grandchildren 15+, one of your children are having a baby).
4.5. Your grandchild joins an after school club. What kind of club is it?
4.6. You child is getting married! (if they're all already married, it's a vow renewal)
Health Events (roll a 12 sided dice).
1. You break a bone! Which bone and how did it happen?
2. You or your spouse are diagnosed with diabetes. Are you able to manage it with diet and lifestyle changes or will you also medicate?
3. You or your spouse have some hearing loss. Will you/your spouse eventually lose your/their hearing? Will a hearing aid bridge the deficit?
4. You or your spouse are diagnosed with depression.
5. You or your spouse have a health scare! What happened? Is everything alright?
6. Your doctor tells you you are showing possible signs of heart disease. Do you change your diets or any bad habits to help prevent issue?
7. You or your spouse begin needing assistance with your day to day living. Do you move into an assisted care home? Do you move in with a child? Do you hire someone to come to your home and assist you?
8. You or your spouse are diagnosed with arthritis.
9. You and/or your spouse catch shingles.
10. You or your spouse are diagnosed with cancer. What kind? What treatment will follow?
11. You or your spouse are diagnosed with anxiety.
12. You or your spouse are diagnosed with a respiratory disease. How much does your day to day life change to accommodate that?
Work Events (roll a 6 sided dice)
1. You and/or your spouse retire!
2. You and/or your spouse decrease work hours to part time.
3. You or your spouse get a transfer at work to a different section. Does it suit you better?
4. You and/or your spouse retire!
5. You or your spouse get a promotion.
6. You and/or your spouse decrease work hours to part time.
Travel Events (roll a 6 sided dice)
1. You go on a solo vacation! Where to?
2. You and you friend(s) go on vacation together. Where to?
3. You and your spouse go on vacation together. Where to?
4. You go on a family vacation. Where to?
5. You go on a cruise! Who with and where to?
6. You go on a family vacation. Where to?
Misc Events (roll a 12 sided dice)
1. You pursue a new hobby. What is it?
2. You dye your hair a fun color. What color do you choose?
3. You learn to play a musical instrument. Which one?
4. You decide to kick a bad habit. What was it?
5. You add a pet to the family. What kind of animal is it? What do you name it?
6. You decide to learn a new language! Which language is it? Do you take classes or do you seek out learning on our own? How well does it go?
7. You begin collecting something. What is it?
8. You get involved with a club/organization. Which one is it and why?
9. You get a tattoo. Where and what of?
10. You have tickets to a major sporting event! Do you enjoy sports? Does your spouse/partner/best friend? Do you go and have an amazing time or do you gift it to a loved one? Which sport and what team are you supporting?
11. You go to a concert. Who do you see?
12. You decide to take a class. What kind of class it it? Do you enjoy it?
Name (roll a 20 sided dice)