Enjoy Playing It's Story Time
Ever found yourself in one of those gatherings where someone casually says, “Hey, someone start a story”? That’s exactly where It’s Story Time shines. You sit in a circle, each person holding a handful of prompt cards—characters, settings, plot twists, you name it—and you take turns weaving these snippets into one wild narrative. The goal isn’t just to be the funniest or most dramatic storyteller, though that definitely helps; it’s to get rid of all your cards by slipping them into the tale at just the right moment. Whoever drops their last card while still keeping the story alive wins.
What makes it really pop is how it strikes a balance between structure and complete creative freedom. Sure, you have rules about when you can play certain types of cards—like only dropping a “twist” card after you’ve set up at least one character—but you’re never boxed into a strict plotline. One minute you’re describing a peaceful meadow, and the next your hero’s riding a unicycle across a lava pit because someone played the “unexpected obstacle” card. Things get hilariously unpredictable when people start trying to one-up each other with elaborate setups to clear out their hands.
The components are delightfully simple: a deck of illustrated cards, a timer for longer play variants, and a pad for optional scoring if you want to keep track of wins over multiple rounds. You don’t need to prep anything else—no boards to set up, no puzzling rulebooks to decode. And because rounds are flexible in length, it works just as well for a quick five-minute icebreaker at a party or an hour-long deep-dive into storytelling skills with your friends. Plus, it brings out the inner dramatist in everyone, whether you’re known for dry wit or epic monologues.
By the end of the night, you’ll have spun a dozen ridiculous tales—some heroic, some absurd, and definitely a few that take so many left turns they loop back on themselves. And that’s the beauty of It’s Story Time: it’s less about winning and more about the collective hilarity and surprise that only comes when a dozen minds riff off the same goofy prompts. If you love a touch of whimsy and that “what happens next?” thrill, it’s a game you’ll keep reaching for every time you’ve got friends, family, or even new acquaintances gathered around.