...for we have all misbehaved and fallen short, in need of a story or two to work out that extra fidgeting

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	Forwarded this email? Subscribe here for more story game for my darling sister and high-energy nephew... ...for we have all misbehaved and fallen short, in need of a story or two to work out that extra fidgeting Samuel James Nov 22   READ IN APP   Nephew, this is your mom, uncle, and I when we were about your age. :) Them’s the rules, laddie: Mom or Dad will lay out the LEGOs and says where the story starts. Everyone takes turns adding to the story. Listen and don’t talk over one another no matter how excited or angry you get. Work together to tell a good story with some mix of fencing, fighting, torture, revenge, giants, monsters, chases, escapes, true love, and miracles. Pick up a LEGO guy and says what happens next. Move the LEGOs around as you talk. Make lots of noises like people talking, animals sounds, machine noises, and cool sound effects. After adding to the story let someone else have a turn. Any one can add to or even change the story. If someone doesn’t like a change they may ask to roll the die and if it’s odds, the change doesn’t happen. If it’s evens, it does. If the story could go two ways and you’re not sure which will happen (or don’t want to choose) say the two ways out loud and roll the die. If it’s odds, it’s the first way. If it’s evens, the second. Don’t get cross if a LEGO guy gets hurt or something bad happens. Say what happens next! Mom and Dad can say no to any addition if it’s too silly or crazy. Mom and Dad can also change the rules to make them better. The game ends when Mom or Dad say so or when it’s time to eat. :) Some story starters (h/t to The Big List of RPG Plots by S. John Ross) Any Old Port in a Storm A fierce thunderstorm drives some travelers into a tiny rickety house where strange shadows move on their own, and whispering voices drift out from behind a closed door. What’s that noise??! Better Late Than Never Sneaky thieves have already galloped away with the prince’s older sister, leaving muddy tracks that twist into dark woods where the trees lean a little too close. There’re rumors of gryphons in there… Blackmail A masked bandit knows an embarrassing secret about the librarian. Please, please, PLEASE don’t let him tell anybody about… that thing. Breaking and Entering Deep inside a tall and sleepy castle, glowing globe sit guarded by living thorns and doors that slam shut all by themselves. The jolly skeletons also want something in return. Capture the Flag A golden goose squawks from the top of a tall stone keep, guarded by a extra fat ogre whose read too much poetry. He’s a bit nuts. Mmm, nuts. Clearing the Hex The Hexwood grows strange, with crooked trees and eyes that shine from inside hollow trunks. A cackling witch isn’t being nice to intruders… Unless they’re especially handsome. The mayor wants us to get that witch outta there. Delver’s ~Delight~ Underground ruins stretch into the dark, filled with crumbled statues, shifting floors, and soft footsteps that echo. Man, we’re really lost down here, aren’t we? This one guy told me there’s a sandman, giant crabs, and star-anglerfish down here. Don’t Eat the Purple Ones! A ruined, overgrown city buzzes with odd worms, bubbling ponds, and colorful fruits that shiver when touched. There are rumors of an elf trapped in ice in the city’s center. Elementary, My Dear Watson A plate of warm, melty cookies has vanished, leaving behind only scattered crumbs, smudged footprints, and a locked room with its window wide open. Was it the butler? Or the granny? Or the baby sister? Or the babysitter? Escort Service A nervous, chatty monk needs help to reach a faraway port, but the roads ahead wind past cliff edges, echoing caves, and places where travelers feel they’re being watched by living trees. Good Housekeeping A whole manor house has been left to the heroes, but the roof creaks, the kitchen cupboards bang on their own, and the villagers keep dropping off problems at the front gate. The fireplace also has a hangry fire spirit who used to like living here… Help Is On the Way Far across a rocky valley, smoke rises from a zoo where bells ring wildly and animals run loose through the streets. That’s what happens when the hobbit who runs the place misplaces his smoking pipe! Hidden Base A hidden tent-camp lies at the bottom of a hollow hill that’s filled with lanterns, maps, hurried voices, and crates stacked high with stolen food. Armored pig guys are EVERYWHERE. But they haven’t seen us yet… How Much for Just the Dingus? In a noisy marketplace, everyone claims to own the same rare treasure, and each stall is crowded with rivals pointing fingers and arguing loudly. How are we supposed to get all the ingredients to bake a cake with all this NOISE?! I Beg Your Pardon? A family suddenly leaps out and attack, shouting something we don’t understand. They think we stole their treasure chest they buried? Long or Short Fork When Dining on Elf? A grand feast in the faraway land of elves is full of puzzling rules: guests bow in strange ways, servers ring bells at odd moments, and no one explains why the forks are different sizes. And what an odd wedding venue… Look, Don’t Touch A ghostly antelope wanders through a meadow, but flinches at every sound. The old stories say it can turn you into stone. But it can also grant wishes if you ask nicely. Manhunt Someone has gone missing in the deep woods where the paths split without warning, and scraps of clothing hang from thorny branches. Are we sure Old Man Gus did just WANDER away? Missing Memories Wake up in an unfamiliar room with strange marks on the floor, half-burned papers on a table, and no memory of how we got here. Is this even our room at the inn? Most Peculiar, Momma The town clock spins the wrong way as people crowd the streets pointing at the sky. What’s a flying boat doing up there? No One Has Soiled the Bridge The old stone bridge stretches over a foggy chasm. A HUGE vulture sits there. He says he just wants to play a game, but he’s got a look in his eye… Not in Kansas An evil sorcerer teleports our LEGO guys to a land with giant flowers, swirling stars in the sky, and creatures that peek out from behind enormous mushrooms. How’re we gonna get back home??? Ounces of Prevention Boxes of strange perfumes arrive in the city, late-night meetings echo behind locked doors, and odd lights flicker from a warehouse window. A not-so-secret pamphlet posted on the alley wall reads “meting 2 sumon a big big dragon happenn tonite.” Pandora’s Box A cracked jar lies open on the ground, and from it drift strange shapes: tiny winged pixies, floating will-o’-the-wisps, and footprints that appear without bodies. Alright, who broke it? Quest for the Sparkly Hoozits A really grouchy wizard doesn’t want to break the curse that turned a frog into a princess. Nobody ever helps HIM for a change… Recent Ruins A village was burned to rubble. A giant salamander dreams on the ashes, sleep-farting. Running the Gauntlet A long road winds through a dangerous valley where falling stones, windswept ledges, and howls wolves make every step uncertain. A boy named Tristan thinks he can race the fastest character to the other side. He might cheat a bit. Safari A dire giraffe with shimmering fur roams a wild plain, leaving deep tracks, broken branches, and strange roaring sounds behind it. Score One for the Home Team A huge tournament draws crowds from every direction, with jousters lining up, challengers boasting loudly, and big cheers sounding across the field. The winner gets a magic lamp!! Stalag 23 WE”RE LOCKED IN A JAIL. THESE LIZARD GUYS ARE MEANIES.. Take Us to Memphis and Don’t Slow Down A busy ship is suddenly taken over by shouting PIRATES while the captain steers through fast-moving waters full of jagged rocks. Ole Redbeard is BACK, BABY!! Troublemakers Someone keeps upsetting the town: knocking over carts, scaring animals, and leaving taunting messages wherever they go. Can you help figure this one out? Uncharted Waters The heroes set sail toward unknown lands, seeking the floating island in the sky! It’s said to have the best food world IN THE WORLD Moar story game stuff, for you and your family :) Pledge your support The Story Games Sojourn blog is FREE to all. If you wanna support this work, browse my itch.io page so you also get a game out of your generosity. Contact me directly here if you have any questions or want to tell me something cool. :) Pledge your support   Like Comment Restack   © 2025 Samuel James 548 Market Street PMB 72296, San Francisco, CA 94104 Unsubscribe