SHORT STORIES

Meet PHOEBE, your SHORT STORIES host! SHORT STORIES is a creative Roll & Write storytelling game where 36 universal icons inspire players to create their own unique stories. Each roll introduces a new icon that can take the story in an unexpected direction. Stories can be funny, mysterious, adventurous, historical, or inspired by real life. Imagination, associations, and quick thinking make every story different. The game sheet is available in Member Resources.

Game Essentials

• Age: 5+ (family-friendly)
• Players: 2-6
• Time: 20-80 minutes
• Difficulty: easy
• Physical system: ZIP & PLAY
• Online extension: dedicated Online Card Extension
• Offline extension: Dice Card System
• Digital version: QRious Card Edition

ZIP & PLAY System

• ZIP Board — fabric game board
• 6 dynamic tokens — white
• 3 dice — 2 white, 1 black standard six-sided die
• 1 NFC keychain — tap to open game cards

What Keeps You Playing

• Boosts storytelling skills
• Enhances creative thinking
• Improves communication
• Encourages imagination
• Teaches narrative structure
• Improves collaboration

Digital Edition Available

SHORT STORIES is also available in a Digital Edition where QRious Cards on your smartphone replace the physical game board. The digital cards reveal elements and prompts that help shape the story as each round unfolds.

You continue creating and recording your story on a printable game sheet, combining writing on paper with digital inspiration delivered through QRious Cards.

Enjoy the Digital Edition as part of your 8doodles Membership, with access to many more games, interactive content, and additional resources to explore.

Customers are saying…

“SHORT STORIES is the perfect game for anyone who loves a good tale! The universal icons on the board let you create everything from thrilling adventures to heartfelt moments. It’s great for family fun, and the creative possibilities are endless. Perfect for trips or just a cozy night in!”
Sophia G.

“I never knew how much fun storytelling could be until I played SHORT STORIES. It’s a fantastic game that gets everyone involved and thinking creatively. Whether we’re on a road trip or hanging out at home, it’s always a hit. A unique and exciting gift idea too!”
Ryan & Cloe

Designed for You. Crafted by Hand.

SHORT STORIES is created individually for you, combining its imaginative storytelling experience with a personalized visual design. Each ZIP Board is sewn, sublimated, and assembled one at a time, with colors, graphics, logos, slogans, and personal details tailored to your chosen design. Nothing is mass-produced, making every game a distinctive piece created specifically for its owner.

The physical game connects with its own dedicated Online Card Set that adds new actions, interactions, and possibilities beyond the board. Three integrated smart access tags provide instant smartphone access to Online Cards and game content, combining handcrafted physical play with an evolving digital experience.

More Games. More Possibilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does the QRious Card Edition of SHORT STORIES work?

The QRious Card Edition replaces physical dice with digital QRious Cards on your smartphone. Each revealed card provides a symbol that becomes one of the elements you can use to create your story.

Access to the Digital Edition and related materials depends on your Membership.

What is the SHORT STORIES game sheet used for?

The game sheet gives you a place to sketch the symbols collected during play. These simple drawings become visual prompts that help you remember the elements available when it is time to create and tell your story.

Check Member Resources for printable SHORT STORIES materials included with your Membership.

How is the SHORT STORIES QRious Card Edition different from ZIP & PLAY?

The QRious Card Edition combines digital QRious Cards with printable materials. ZIP & PLAY offers the physical version in a portable pouch, using the original 2 dice system and physical Dynamic Card Tokens, with personalization options available for SHORT STORIES.

Can I play SHORT STORIES using a game board printed on a T-shirt?

A SHORT STORIES game board prepared for T-shirt printing is available with selected Memberships. Use your own dice or 8doodles Digital Dice, sketch the collected symbols on your game sheet, and use small, safe objects as Dynamic Tokens.

Can I sell SHORT STORIES game files or products featuring the game board?

No. Downloaded SHORT STORIES materials are provided for personal use only. Selling, sharing, distributing, or using these files to create products for commercial sale is not permitted.