
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
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FAQ
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 three elements - Prompt Cards, Story Cards, and Tokens.
Here's what a turn might look like:
Each player draws Story Cards and holds them.
Then, the first Storyteller turns over a prompt card.
The Prompt Card is a mood or a direction - what direction will my story go? (for example, Share Something Nobody Knows).
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...
The full game involves three elements - Prompt Cards, Story Cards, and Tokens.
Here's what a turn might look like:
Each player draws Story Cards and holds them.
Then, the first Storyteller turns over a prompt card.
The Prompt Card is a mood or a direction - what direction will my story go? (for example, Share Something Nobody Knows).
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...
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.
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