Objective
Black Stories is a cooperative party game where players work together to solve a mystery based on a short description provided by one player, the "narrator." The goal of the game is to uncover all the details and circumstances of a mysterious or often macabre event described on a card.
Components
- A deck of Riddle Cards, each with a brief description of a situation on the front and the full story or solution on the back.
Number of Players
The game can be played with 2 or more players; there is no strict upper limit.
Setup
- One player is chosen to be the narrator. They draw the top card from the deck, making sure the others can't see it.
- The narrator reads the full story on the back of the card silently so that only they know the solution.
Gameplay
- The narrator reads aloud the clue sentence from the front of the card to the other players.
- The remaining players ask the narrator yes-or-no questions to learn more about the story and reveal hidden details.
- The narrator is only allowed to answer with "Yes," "No," or "Not relevant."
- Players collaborate, discuss, and try to piece together the complete story through their questions.
Strategic Tips
- Ask Diverse Questions: Use knowledge from previous rounds to shift between different types of questions. Ask about the characters, the circumstances, and the location.
- Encourage Collaboration: Discuss with each other before posing questions. Often, combined approaches will lead to significant breakthroughs.
- Verify Guesses: If you think you've uncovered part of the story, ask targeted questions to confirm your hypothesis.
Variation
The game is highly adaptable to any number of players and is particularly suitable for larger groups to enhance dynamics and creativity.
Conclusion
Black Stories is an engaging and communicative game that requires logical thinking, teamwork, and a bit of morbid creativity. It's ideal for parties or casual gatherings and always sparks intriguing discussions.
