StoryLine: Fairy Tales

Build a fairy tale together, one wild card at a time, and vote on the best contributions.

πŸ‘₯ 3–8 players⏱ approx. 30 minπŸͺ„ Rules in 5 min5+
β˜… 5.5 Β· BGG #14,554

Who it's for

You like improvising with a group and want a game that produces stories instead of scores. Good for five players.

Not for you if…

You dislike talking in front of people or want a competitive challenge. Quiet tables may find it flat.

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Vibe's take

Chatty and silly. The game works best when you lean into the nonsense, and every table ends up with a different, slightly absurd story.

About this game

'Once upon a time' is where every good story starts, and this card game makes you invent one together. Three to eight players take turns adding characters, places, objects and events to a shared fairy tale, so the plot lurches in directions nobody planned. Everyone chooses cards at the same time and the table votes, which gives the telling a playful competitive edge. Think wicked stepmothers meeting talking frogs with a map to a haunted cottage. There is no hidden skill beyond a bit of imagination and the courage to say something silly out loud. Good with five, about half an hour.

Shared fairy-tale telling for three to eightCharacters, places, objects and events as promptsSimultaneous card choice and voting

By the numbers

Players

Best at 5 playersWorks with 3–8

Duration

15–30 min

Ages 5+

Complexity

1.0 / 5 β€” Very Light

BGG Rating

5.5/10

Rank #14,554

247 ratings

Published

2016

Language

Moderate text

Designed by

Gabriele Mari

Published by

Kaissa Chess & Games, Arclight Games, Asterion Press, GoKids ηŽ©ζ¨‚ε°ε­, Pendragon Game Studio and 2 more

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