Objective

Collaboratively create an imaginative and entertaining story by adding one sentence at a time.

Setup

1. Players: Minimum of 2 players, no maximum limit.
2. Age Requirement: Suitable for ages 6 and above.
3. Materials Needed: None, although having a notepad and pen for jotting down the story can be fun.

Game Rules

1. Starting the Story:
   • One player starts the story with a single sentence.
   • The starting sentence can be anything, such as “Once upon a time, in a land far away…” or “There was a mysterious door at the end of the hallway…”
2. Continuing the Story:
   • Moving clockwise, each player adds one sentence to continue the story.
   • Players should try to build off the previous sentence, contributing to the plot, setting, or characters.
3. Guidelines:
   • Be creative and spontaneous. The story can go in any direction, and there’s no right or wrong way to contribute.
   • Encourage younger players to participate by helping them come up with their sentence if needed.
   • The story can be funny, serious, fantastical, or realistic—whatever the group decides.
4. Ending the Story:
   • The story continues until a natural conclusion is reached or until the group decides to end it.
   • Alternatively, set a timer (e.g., 10-15 minutes) and wrap up the story when time runs out.

Example

• Player 1: “Once upon a time, a small cat named Whiskers found a shiny key in the garden.”
• Player 2: “Whiskers decided to see what the key could open, so he set off on an adventure.”
• Player 3: “He travelled through the forest and met a wise old owl who told him about a hidden door.”

Variations

• Theme-Based Stories: Set a theme for the story, such as mystery, adventure, or science fiction.
• Word Limit: Each sentence must contain a specific number of words, such as exactly 10 words.
• Character Focus: Each player introduces a new character with their sentence.

Tips

• Encourage creativity and imaginative contributions.
• Be supportive of all players’ ideas and help younger participants if needed.
• Have fun and enjoy the unpredictable journey the story takes!