Rory's Story Cubes: Actions

The Creativity Hub, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, asmodee · Board game · 2007
1–12 · best 3, 4 Solo 20 min Weight 1.2/5
7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
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7.3 rating Ludopedia
6.3 rating BGG
Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

The perfect fuel for turning static stories into action-packed adventures!

Highlights
  • Boosts creative-thinking-skills
  • Seamlessly integrates with base game
  • Great for all ages
  • Portable-and-quick play
Keep in mind
  • Requires base game for full potential
  • Expansion-only-content
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Ever felt like your creative juices just ran dry? Rory's Story Cubes: Actions is here to jumpstart your imagination! If you're already a fan of the original-style storytelling dice, this expansion is a total game-changer. We're talking about nine brand-new dice packed with 54 unique-action icons, also known as 'picto-verbs.'

The concept is as easy as roll-and-tell: toss the dice and weave a tale based on the actions you see. It's a fantastic tool for improv players, writers looking for a spark, or even language learners trying to practice verbs in a fun, low-pressure way. You can play these dice on their own to focus purely on movement and interaction, or mix them with your existing Story Cubes sets to add a layer of dynamic-action-driven plot-twists to your-already epic adventures.

Pro tip: the newer-print versions use dark blue ink, making it super easy to tell these action-oriented dice apart from the classic-style-dice. Whether you're looking for a quick-fire-party game or a way to spice up a tabletop RPG session, these-action-packed dice are ready to roll. It's fast, it's fun, and it's the perfect way to turn a boring afternoon into a storytelling extravaganza!

Best player count

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1–12 players
1 REC
2 REC
3 BEST
4 BEST
5 BEST
6 REC
7 REC
8 REC
9 REC
10 OK
11 OK
12 OK

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Components: Dice with Icons Containers: Magnetic Flip Box Game: Rory's Story Cubes Mechanism: Storytelling dice game
Publisher The Creativity Hub, ADC Blackfire Entertainment, asmodee, Galápagos Jogos, Gamewright, Gémklub, Rebel Sp. z o.o., Zygomatic
Designer Rory O'Connor
Artist Rory O'Connor

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

5 questions
Do I need the original set to play?
Not strictly! You can use these dice alone to focus on action-driven-stories, but they work best when mixed with the original-set.
How many players can participate?
It's incredibly flexible, anywhere from 1 player practicing improv to large groups of up to 12 people.
Is it good for kids?
Yes! It's great for-kids and even better for language learners or improv actors.
How long does a session last?
It's super fast! Usually anywhere from 5 to 20 minutes depending on how much-storytelling you do.
What exactly are 'picto-verbs'?
They are-iconic-symbols that represent specific actions, helping you drive the plot forward through movement-based-prompts.

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