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Story War (2013)

3–8 players · 30 min · age 8+ · ★ 5.0 on BGG

Players
3–8
Play time
30 min
Age
8+
Complexity
Light
BGG rating
5.0/10

Best for 3–8 players aged 8+ who like card games — light complexity, plays in 30 min.

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About Story War

It’s a card game for 3-to-8 players that combines storytelling and combat! It’s more about creativity and alluding to pop culture (or just regular culture) than it is about math or numbers. It takes about 30 minutes to play a full game, even with an 8 person game.

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Card GameMythologyParty Game

Mechanics: Hand Management, Storytelling · Designer: Tom McLean, Brad O'Farrell

Players: 3P · 4P · 5P · 6P · 7P · 8P

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Story War FAQ

How many players is Story War?
Story War plays with 3–8 players, ages 8 and up.
How long does Story War take to play?
A game of Story War takes 30 min, at light complexity (1.4/5 on BoardGameGeek).
Is Story War any good?
Story War rates 5.0/10 from 300 BoardGameGeek ratings. It is a card game / mythology game built around hand management, storytelling.