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?

Fantasy-inspired (Ages 4+)

tell us a FUTURISTIC story?

Future-inspired (Ages 9+)

tell us a MAGIC LANTERN story?

Inspired by stage magic and early silent film (Ages 11+)

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The art from @emrysfir for deck #3 is finished, and it looks incredible. This deck’s theme is “magic lantern” and it is gonna be so fun, weird, and a little spooky too. Check out the website for more info!
It turns out that if you collaborate with awesome artists, they make astonishing stuff. So excited to share this backing for DECK THREE, straight from the hand/eye/mind of @emrysfir. This deck is going to be inspired by stage magic and early silent f
Can’t believe that this little game is now available in Santa Barbara, CA. Metro is such an amazing shop and the staff is so so friendly. Couldn’t think of a better home for “tell us a story?” out west!

All the latest news from tell us a story

  • 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!

    Click here for more information

  • 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!

    Click here for sale info!

  • CY-fi art complete!

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

    Hop here to learn more!

  • 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 Bookshop — as well as Quiet City Books in Lewiston!

    More stores, hopefully, coming soon!

  • Kickstarter SUCCESSFUL!

    Our Kickstarter was successfully funded at the end of April!

    Kickstarter link