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Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories
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Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories
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The best game!

5 stars out of 5
Judith

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The best game!

5 stars out of 5
Judith

Where Should We Begin - A Game of Stories

Created by Esther Perel

Make new connections and encourage thoughtful conversations through the power of storytelling.

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What Makes It Uncommon

Connect with friends, family, lovers, and coworkers through the power of storytelling and more than 200 encouraging conversation suggestions.

  • A game without winners or losers, where players take on the role of storyteller round after round.
  • Includes 250 prompt cards that set the tone for each turn with suggestions like Share something nobody knows and Share something that’s changed your worldview.
  • Features 30 story cards with unique opening lines that players can encourage the storyteller to answer, like I’ll never forget the day that and A rule I secretly love to break.
  • Color-coded cards make it easy to filter out risqué topics for office-friendly play.
  • Designed for ages 18+ to reconnect with others, keep the conversation flowing, and strengthen storytelling skills.
  • Designed by Esther Perel. Made in China.

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Esther Perel

"Hearing stories is the most rewarding part of developing a card game. It is what fuels me."

Making connections is at heart of Esther Perel’s storytelling card game. Born and raised in Antwerp, Belgium, she’s spent most of her life as a psychotherapist, incorporating the arts into her practice. She developed her game during the pandemic, and she realized while play-testing it that it helped massage those social muscles that lockdown had atrophied. "Stories are the bridges that connect us to others," she says.

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Ages

Recommended for ages 18+

Made from

paper, pine

Measurements

9.4" L x 4.9" W x 2.6" H

Notes

2-6 players Includes:
250 story cards
30 prompt cards
12 wooden tokens
Warning: Not for children under 3 year. Choking hazard - small parts.

Item ID

56629

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  • 5 stars out of 5
  • JJ
  • verified reviewer
  • Washington

Perfect gift for some juicy conversations!

I've purchased this for myself and my friends many times. Esther Perel is a brilliant mind and this card game says a lot about her philosophy and psychology practice. It's super fun to play with your friends OR with a partner...and it's also really pretty and looks great on a coffee table. Highly recommend!

  • 1 star out of 5
  • Grandpa Doc
  • verified reviewer
  • Portland, Oregon

Not What It Says It Is

The description of this game is VERY misleading. It is NOT a fun family game. The questions and topics were invasive and unsettling. Perhaps it's a useful tool for therapy but it is not a game to play and share with family and friends. We were very disappointed and gave it away to a therapist friend of ours.

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Thanks for posting. We're sorry to hear that you were not 100% satisfied with Where Should We Begin and that you found it misleading. We would like to note that this game is designed for ages 18+ to reconnect with others, keep the conversation flowing, and strengthen storytelling skills. You will find more information under the product on the left side where it says "story". We have contacted you directly in order to provide additional support.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Judith
  • verified reviewer
  • Quebec, Canada

The best game!

I LOVE this game and it is now a great hit in my home. It brings family members and friends together through connexion and playfulness. I bought extra copies to lend to the people I work with as a psychologist to help support relatedness.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • Kp1023
  • verified reviewer
  • Dublin Ireland

Great game to get closer to people

You can set up the full game or just use the deck and take turns playing!

  • 3 stars out of 5
  • The resource therapist
  • verified reviewer
  • San Pedro

I probably would not buy this product again.

So I am a LMFT and I purchased this product to help facilitate questions between my couples. The questions are 50/50. Some questions are great and thought provoking and others are basic and are things most people would probably ask when getting to know your partner.

  • 5 stars out of 5
  • KE
  • verified reviewer
  • California

Such a fun game with any group!

I played this with close friends and the questions unearth stories we all had forgotten. Get to know people better with just a few deals of the deck!

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This gift is great for ...

  • Couples Who Love Storytelling

  • Friends Who Enjoy Game Nights

  • Partners Who Value Connection

  • Adults Who Appreciate Thoughtful Conversations

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