How does the game work?

There are a number of different versions of the rules so that you can play with lovers, friends, at dinner parties, or for easier gameplay as a beginner. The full game involves two elements - Story Cards and the Dice. Here's what a turn might look like: Each player draws Story Cards and holds them. Then, the first Storyteller rolls the dice. The dice prompt is a mood or a direction - what direction will my story go? (for example, Share A Secret). Then, each player puts a Story Card on the table face down. These cards are the first line of your story (for example, My Most Irrational Fear...). The Storyteller then picks up the cards on the table, shuffles them, and reads them aloud before deciding which one to use to tell their story. Then, the storyteller tells their story... For a full set of instructions and ideas on how to play, please visit our instructions page .

How many people can play, and how long does it take?

The full version of the game is for 2-6 players, and typically takes ~45 minutes. However, there are multiple rule sets that can increase the amount of people playing and decrease or increase the length of the game.

Is the game available outside the United States?

International shipping is available at checkout. Please note that calculated shipping costs include the cost of shipping plus duties, taxes, and fees charged by the destination country. We are able to offer discounted international shipping to some destinations through Amazon.com .

When will my order ship?

Most orders ship within 1-3 days after purchase. Time to delivery will vary depending on the final destination of the package and seasonal timelines. For domestic orders, most packages are delivered within 8 days of purchase. Once your order has shipped you will receive a shipping notification including additional tracking information.

How can I contact customer service?

If you have any additional questions, please contact support@estherperel.com

Where Should We Begin A Game of Stories

Name: Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories - 2nd Edition
Brand: Esther Perel
SKU: 44326283477237
Price: 40.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories - 2nd Edition

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Stories are the bridges that connect us to other humans. This second edition of Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories by Esther Perel will take you deeper with friends, family, coworkers, and lovers you thought you already knew—wherever you are.

What’s new:

200 story cards to spark deep conversations, connection, and play.
A dice to add endless variations on your favorite cards
Rapid play instructions so you can get started quickly
Smaller box makes it easy to play on-the-go

What’s the same:

Ages 18+
2–6 players
Easy to modify for “safe for work” play

“When I created the first edition of Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories in 2021, we were grappling with social atrophy and trying our best to return to life as usual. Nearly three years later, I knew this second edition had to be just as mobile as we are now.” —Esther Perel

Bring Esther Into Your Home

Since creating the first edition in 2021, Esther has played the game with thousands of people around the world. The story cards in this second edition include new questions and prompts inspired by those conversations. One of her favorites: If cities were people, who would be your lover, your boyfriend/girlfriend, and your lifelong partner? (Esther’s answers: “My lover is Paris or Rio. My boyfriend is Berlin. My lifelong partner is New York.”)

A Game of Stories

Just like in the first edition, there are no winners or losers—instead, the game is designed for friends, family, coworkers, and lovers to connect around the power of storytelling. Use the story cards to go deeper, have new conversations, find common ground, and delight in what makes us each unique.

Connection on the Go

With smaller packaging and revised instructions for easier gameplay, this second edition is designed to go wherever stories are told: date nights at your favorite restaurant, holidays at your relatives’, company get-togethers, family road trips, and more. Tailor the rules and cards to fit whatever situation and group you’re in.

Just as an amazing connection is about sharing, listening, risk, laughter, and discovery, so too is a great game. Let the prompts guide you and the story cards inspire you to share the stories you rarely tell.

It has resulted in us learning more than we could have imagined after being together for over a decade. Love how it is structured for also playing with coworkers and friends.
Bridget — 5 Stars

From the moment we opened the box, my husband and I began going into completely unexplored areas of our relationship. We laughed and just enjoyed each other's company in a very new way.
Emanuela — 5 Stars

I haven't been able to actually play with others but have drawn cards at random to use as prompts for journaling and self-awareness.
Marcy — 4 Stars

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