STORY CUBES

Duration: 20 min
Number of players: 1-12 player/s
Materials/ Tools needed: Set of games
Publisher: The Creativity Hub
Language: All
Links: https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/20545/rorys-story-cubes

A creative storytelling game that uses dice with different images on each face.

Short description/ Goal of the game:

A creative storytelling game that uses dice with different images on each face. 

Players roll the dice to generate a random combination of images and then use those images as inspiration to craft an impromptu story. It’s a simple and imaginative game that can be played individually or in groups, making it a great tool for sparking creativity, improving storytelling skills, and having fun with storytelling challenges.

Educational value/ Learning Objectives:

  • improve communication skills, creativity, self-expression
  • help to think outside of the box

Recommendations for use: 

  • ice-breaker, feedback helper tool
  • for group and solo use as well

Tips and Tricks for Facilitators 

How to adapt game for different groups, topics, occasions/needs

  • name a word connecting to the picture shown on the dice

Feedback questions

  • What have you learned about storytelling?
  • What have you learned about yourself?
  • What were the key elements in the game in order to succeed?
  • What skills can you improve while playing this game?

Further discussion topics

  • What kinds of stories make you feel sad/angry/happy/surprised/relaxed?