Once Upon a Time - Reviews
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2.9.2013
Upfront I'd like to point out that I had heard of this game on Will Wheaton's "Table top" web programme. I thought the concept was sufficiently intriguing to give it a spin. You get a vast deck of cards with key words aimed at guiding players towards creating a story. This is a collaborative game, and the more players you have at the table, the more fun the game gets. Your ultimate aim, if at all possible, is to table all your cards and complete the story being narrated. There are few rules to learn which I think adds to the charm of this game. The only negative comment I would like to make is that I think that the game comes in way too big a box for what is essentially a deck of cards.
20.10.2015
You'll need a few friends that have an imagination and willing to get stuck in, this is a game where you fight to finish your story.You have a number of cards that includes certain attributes, locations, events, items or people and an ending card you all play co-operatively to tell a story that includes the cards you hold in your hand. If someone else mentions a card you hold, then you can interrupt that person and continue to tell the story you win if you play all your cards and drive the story to your ending.Some of our stories have been surreal but so far have been really enjoyable to play and there was enough of us that when someone rambled or went off the story path we where able to pull
21.7.2017
The game is excellent - justly winning the awards that it has earned and the artwork is wonderful. Highly recommended for kids and especially girls (the instructions use "she/her" throughout). Game play is a little subjective, but quickly finds it's own level and really works.The only thing that I have against the game is the box - it is really just an advertising platform for the game and the artwork - with no thought of protecting the game in an accessible way. It is certain to get damaged and torn and would definitely have benefited from a more traditional game box approach.So - great game - dreadful box. (This review is for the 3rd Edition).
8.8.2016
Once upon a time is an extremely clever game of collaborative story-telling, in which you and the other players around the table are attempting to cash in the narrative beats represented in their hands whilst simultaneously driving the story towards a conclusion that is unique to you. The problem is, every time your story intersects with the cards in an opponent's hand, they can take control of the storytelling and start driving the tale towards their own ending. It's fast, wickedly funny, astonishingly creative, and designed with such generosity of spirit that it can make you feel genuinely clever simply through playing.Very highly recommended.
12.2.2013
When you play Once Upon A Time you work together to create a story. The rules are pretty straightforward although you'll find that the various challenges that happen throughout the game will need some ajudication.If all the players can free up their creative side and let their imaginations flow you can create some really fun stories together. If peopel want to play a game competitively to win - this probably isn't the best game as it's going to result in a lot of arguments.The game also makes a great educational tool for exploring narrative or an exercise for practicing second languages.
9.11.2013
This is a very clever game, and great for teaching kids and adults all sorts of useful skills. Performance, imagination, communication, creative writing, team spirit and cooperation.It can take a little effort at first to get kids into the spirit in which this game is intended to be played, but once it clicks you can have hours of fun making up awesome fairy tales and stories.The game mechanics are pretty simple and flexible too which makes it a breeze to play. I played it with a friend and her ten year old and we had a whale of a time.
9.12.2016
Nice game, which combines competition with collaboration beautifully. It's a gentle time and relies entirely on the people playing it. I can imagine this being awful with the 'wrong' people - but you're not going to be playing with them, are you? The beauty of this is that it works for most ages, as the level of sophistication is mostly owned by the players and not the game itself. My 7 year old lad enjoyed playing this with us (and we adults enjoyed it too - we weren't just 'tolerating' it), but he is a strong reader for his age. Lovely.
17.7.2015
Fantastic game but you do need the right people to play it with. I've played this with people who do role playing games and they loved it. With others it's really pot luck. You need to play this with creative people. I've found playing this with some people who aren't so imaginative really forced the story to their cards and made very implausible situations which wrecked the story. As for young children they might be better off with something simpler, like Rory's Story Cubes (I don't have those though I've heard good things about them).
28.9.2015
Absolutely great game for friends or family! I've played this with friends with very elaborate stories taking twists and turns and we all try to get to our ending and also with family with young children and elderly grandparents. Everyone has enjoyed it and wanted more so I even bought the Sea Faring tales expansion which is also fantastic! Very simple rules and the way the game works even people who aren't natural story tellers find themselves able to not only join in but can excel.
20.5.2021
I bought this to play with my 10 year old to improve his storytelling - he usually struggles to think what to write. It has worked a treat. He’s having fun coming up with stories and trying to play all his cards and work towards his ending. The only down side I’ve noticed is that it does really depend who you play with. Some people try to lay all their cards too quickly and it takes some of the fun out of the game, where the aim is a great story. I’d definitely recommend it, though.
14.10.2017
I bought this for myself, my wife and children aged 5 and 11 to all have one of those games we can all enjoy. I was not disappointed! It is possibly the first time that nobody complains when they lose, because the laughs and fun are genuinely in the process of playing. Was genuinely surprised by some of the things my children came out with while playing, and I like to think I had some clever moments myself. Would recommend to any family.
17.10.2015
This is a great party game. Really fun and easy to play. I just didn't like much the box: it is too big for the cards, so they get easily scattered insided. It wouldn't be a problem if the cards were all of the same type, but since the game has two types of cards (ending cards and element cards), they get easily mixed up and need to be separated before each match. Nevertheless, this is not a huge issue and it does not spoil the fun. :)
5.6.2014
This game is easy to play and lots of fun for all. It's straight forward to follow the rules but you can change the rules to suit the age groups playing as necessary.You simply all get cards and have to tell a story incorporating the pictures or words on your cards. If you say a word on another players cards you end your turn. First player to use all their cards wins. My daughters have enjoyed playing this game lots.
24.10.2018
This game is excellent and well designed. It encourages creativity and improvisation as you try to makes up a coherent story that ties you cards together. Easy to pick up and enough cards, combined with the different combinations, means you can play this for years before you ever feel like you've heard it before. What's more it's transportable as all you need are the decks of cards. A must have for tabletop fans
13.10.2015
This was purchased as a gift after having played it with a group of friends at a board games night. The gameplay is excellent, and is limited only by your imagination. It is enjoyable for children and adults alike. I intend to play this with a couple of glasses of wine and some close friends, and also the recipient, who is a teaching assistant, can use it for school activities too.Highly recommended!