SYNOPSIS: The Storytelling Game

Spin Tales. Forge Heroes. Create Worlds.

Tell an Ongoing Story — Together.

From living rooms to classrooms to creative teams, Synopsis: The Storytelling Game sparks imagination, laughter, and connection. Create an on-going story from player to player . Everyone stays involved, listening, reacting, rating, and recalling.

Watch How It’s Played

How to Play

Choose a category — Mystery, Romance, Fairytale, or Situation — Everyone is dealt 5 Element Cards. Begin to tell your part of the story, ending with one of your Element Cards. Place it face down on the table.The object of the game is to be the first player to play all of your cards.

Next, players rate your part of the story with a Thumbs Up or Thumbs Down Rating Card. All Ups? Keep your story rolling and use another one of your Element Cards. All Downs? Draw from the deck. Mixed votes? The next storyteller takes over.

Better pay attention! If you draw from the deck and pick up a Recall Card you may have to recall 1, 2, or possibly 3 of the Element Cards your opponents already played. Be the first to play all your cards and become the Master Storyteller!

Every round takes the story somewhere new, sometimes hilarious, sometimes heartfelt, always unpredictable.

Quick Facts:

• 2 to 9 Players • Ages 10 to Adults

• Learn in 5 Minutes • Endless Replayability

Why Storytelling Matters

Storytelling is how we connect, learn, and imagine. Synopsis brings the spark back, where imagination moves fast, laughter comes easily, and connection happens naturally.

Families & Friends

Get off the screens and back around the table. Synopsis turns game night into imagination, laughter, and connection for all ages. Every story becomes an adventure no one sees coming.

Where Synopsis Shines

Classrooms & Libraries

Inspiring creativity, literacy, and communication through play. Teachers and librarians use Synopsis to align with literacy and communication goals. Students collaborate, think creatively, and express themselves with confidence. Designed for ages 10 +, it’s perfect for language arts, group writing, and drama.

Educators can access our Classroom Extension List, filled with adaptable activities, writing prompts, drama exercises, and presentation ideas. Libraries love it for family story time, after-school clubs, and STEAM programming, encouraging imagination and intergenerational connection.

"We received our copy of Synopsis yesterday. The kids were in stitches as we weaved a story about a lizard named Harry, a mad elf called Alfred and an old man who turned out to be a baby. We can’t wait to play again really soon. Absolutely love it."
- Simon Lentner, England, United Kingdom.

Work Teams & Training Storytelling builds better communication. Synopsis energizes meetings and workshops with creative thinking, collaboration, and quick laughter. Perfect for icebreakers or leadership sessions that need a jolt of originality.

Features + Benefits

Easy to Learn, Endlessly Replayable No two stories are ever the same.

Flexible Gameplay Short or long sessions; play your way.

Four Categories of Creativity Mystery, Romance, Fairytale, Situation.

No Screens, Just Imagination Brings connection back to the table.

Promotes Communication & Literacy Sparks imagination and collaboration.

For Ages 10 to Adult Equally fun for families, students, and work teams.

About The Creators

Synopsis: The Storytelling Game was imagined and designed in Windsor-Essex county, Canada and now played around the world. Created by Canadian writer designer team Jamie Lees & Frank D’Angelo of Jank Words & Pictures,

“Synopsis was created to entertain, educate, and inspire, reminding us that storytelling connects us all.” - Jamie Lees & Frank D'Angelo