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Stories!
2013
Rules assistance for Stories!
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- 3–10 players
- 30 min
- 8+
- Complexity 1.1/5
Rules assistant for Stories!
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Stories! is a board game released in 2013 for 3–10 players, 30 minutes per game, and ages 8 and up. It was designed by Thomas Odenhoven and its main mechanics are Storytelling.
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About the game
In Stories!, players take turns telling stories to one another, with the topics being determined by random card draw. Before a player tells a story, all of the other players list five terms that they expect to hear during the story; for each term mentioned, the player scores points. By asking questions during the telling of the story, they can try to steer the story in the direction they want – but each time you ask a question, you lose points. Ask the right questions and you'll win; ask too much too often, however, and you'll lose...
Questions and answers
Stories! supports 3–10 players according to the catalogue. This range comes from the publisher’s listed player count, so the game can be set up for any group size within it. Some setups, rules and scoring details may still vary by player count, so check your edition’s rulebook for the exact configuration.
The listed playing time for Stories! is 30 minutes. This is the publisher’s estimate for a full game. The actual duration depends on the group, the player count and familiarity with the rules: first sessions usually run longer, while experienced groups often finish faster. Setup and teaching time are not included in this estimate.
The catalogue lists Stories! for ages 8 and up. This is the publisher’s recommendation and reflects reading demands, rule complexity and small components rather than theme alone. Younger players can often join with help from an adult, so check the age guidance on your edition and consider your group’s experience with board games.
Stories! has a complexity rating of 1.1 out of 5 from BoardGameGeek players, which makes it a light game. The rating reflects how much rules knowledge, planning and decision-making a typical game demands. Expect a longer first teach for heavier games, and use a preparation guide before game night.
Stories! belongs to these categories: Party Game. Its main mechanics are Storytelling. Categories describe the theme and setting of a game, while mechanics describe what players actually do on their turns. Each mechanic links to a catalogue hub with similar games, which helps when you want something comparable.
The credited designers of Stories! are: Thomas Odenhoven. These credits come from the published game data and name the people responsible for the game’s design, not its illustrators or publishers. Designer pages on MeepleRules collect other titles by the same designers, which helps when you enjoy a game and want to find similar ones.
The catalogue lists Stories! as a base game. It can be played on its own with the components in the box and does not require any other title. Expansions, if any exist, add new content or rules on top of it and are listed separately in the catalogue with a link back to this base game.