Everyone adds a line
Story Chain online
Play Story Chain online with three to twelve people. Each round starts a story, everyone writes a continuation, and then you vote for the best one.
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Of all the party games here this is the one about ideas. Points come neither from the majority nor from luck, but from whatever made the group laugh most.
Players3–12 players
Game length15 minutes
How to play
- Three to twelve players.
- Each round shows the opening of a story from the deck.
- Everyone writes a continuation; the others appear only once all are in.
- Then you vote for the best. You cannot vote for your own.
- The winning author scores three points and each of their voters one.
Strategy
- Short and surprising beats long and explanatory.
- A callback to something from an earlier round usually collects votes.
- Openings in the deck should be open-ended. Specific prompts box people in.
Frequently asked
Is there a length limit?
Yes, two hundred characters. Shorter continuations read better and keep the pace up.
Can others see what I am writing?
No. The server only shares the texts once everyone has submitted — otherwise the last player would have an advantage.
Can we use our own openings?
Yes, you write a deck yourselves and share it by link.
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