tell us a story?

We need stories. Stories help us imagine new and better worlds, share ideas and experiences, and connect with each other. tell us a story? games offer you endless opportunities for storytelling and they fit right in the palm of your hand.

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tell us a story?

Inspired by fantastic worlds with castles, ghostly ships, and talking animal friends
(Ages 4+)

tell us a futuristic story?

Inspired by science fiction and groundbreaking futurisms of all kinds
(Ages 9+)

tell us a magic lantern story?

Inspired by stage magic and early silent film, spirits worlds and the enchantments of everyday life
(Ages 11+)

tell us a story? is featured in the Boston Art Review’s 2024 Holiday Gift Guide!

All the latest news from tell us a story

  • tell us a MAGIC LANTERN story now available!

    Great news: the third (and probably final) edition of tell us a story is now available for purchase, both alone and part of a set of three decks!

  • tell us a MAGIC LANTERN story announced, with original art!

    Delighted to report that Maine-based artist Emrys Fir has completed the beautiful designs for deck #3! This deck draws inspiration from 19th century “magic lantern” shows. Want to know more about this new deck and magic lanterns too? Click below!

  • tell us a FUTURISTIC story now available!

    With Cy Hunte’s beautiful art finished, it was only a matter of time before the new deck was ready to go. Check out the store to order it from anywhere in the world!

  • CY-fi art complete!

    Cy Hunte has completed the incredible new art for tell us a FUTURISTIC story!

  • tell us a story? now available in STORES

    Amazing news: As of August, you can now find tell us a story? in a couple of Portland stores — Print: A Bookstore and Green Hand Bookshopas well as Quiet City Books in Lewiston!

    More stores, hopefully, coming soon!

  • Kickstarter SUCCESSFUL!

    Our Kickstarter was successfully funded at the end of April!