With the holidays almost upon us, many people will be gathering with their families to spend quality time together. If you’re looking for something to do alongside that hearty holiday meal, you might be tired of breaking out the same old board games year after year or watching Home Alone for the thirtieth time. Still, you want to really connect with your family and make the most of your time together before busy schedules get in the way again. If you're looking for the best game ideas, look no further! Enter StoryPop’s role playing and casual games, a fresh and fun option that’s sure to get your family laughing, competing, and enjoying one another’s company like never before.

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Types of StoryPop Games

StoryPop offers a vibrant collection of party games designed to bring families, friends, and groups together for unforgettable experiences. Whether you’re planning a cozy family game night, a lively family reunion, or a large group holiday gathering, StoryPop has a fun game for every occasion. Whether you choose one of StoryPop's immersive role playing games or one of our simpler casual options, these games are crafted to encourage teamwork, spark creativity, and inspire a little friendly competition, making them a great family game choice for both seasoned gamers and non-gamers alike.

With all these games to choose from, StoryPop makes it easy to find the perfect fit for your next gathering. Ensure every game night or family event is filled with laughter, excitement, and memories that last long after the game ends.

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What are StoryPop Role Playing Games?

Role playing games take many forms, but all involve stepping into the shoes of a character and playing that role within an immersive story. With StoryPop’s role playing and murder mystery party games, everything you need to play is in the palm of your hand, as the game is purchased, scheduled, and guided right from the app on your phone. The StoryPop app will help the host choose from a variety of fun game themes and scenarios, assign characters to all the players, access costume and décor ideas if desired, craft a menu based on themed recipes, and that’s all before the game even begins!

Once you start playing, all guests will use the app to understand their character’s personality and motives, and will work through several rounds to achieve their goals as the story unfolds. Players can earn points for completing objectives, and accumulating the most points can help determine who will win. There’s a sense of anticipation and excitement as players hope for a favorable outcome or twist in the story. These games also bring a quirky sense of humor and adventure to every experience. Players’ choices help shape the ultimate outcome, making each playthrough unique and each ending an exciting reveal. The immersion, ease of play, and interesting new experience make role playing games the right choice for a great family game experience.

Here are some of the ways that StoryPop’s unique family games can turn your next gathering into an adventure.

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1. Keep family game night from getting stale.

Family game night should be a chance to bond that everyone looks forward to, not a boring obligation. If you’re playing the same old board games or card games over and over, your family members (especially the young kids) are probably losing interest. Give Monopoly, Clue, and Euchre a rest, get up from the table, and transform game night into an exciting event again. You can even involve costumes, décor, themed food, and more to make the experience truly special.

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2. StoryPop games don’t require accessories or challenging setup.

Many traditional games involve a a bunch of items and materials like boards, tokens, bulky decks of cards, and more. All these games take time, effort, and poring over the rules to arrange. Some traditional games also require players to write tasks or answers with pencil and paper, which can add to the setup complexity. With StoryPop’s immersive role playing party games, how much or how little you decide to set up for the game is entirely up to you! For a more casual and simple game, simply jump right in and start playing. However, if you prefer a more elaborate and immersive experience, you can decorate your home, put together costumes for each character, and prepare food and drinks that fit your theme—all of which can be accomplished with help and inspiration from the StoryPop app.

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3. Traditional games aren’t as immersive.

While traditional game nights are great, StoryPop games give you and your family a chance to be fully immersed in an intriguing and exciting world. Unlike some traditional games where a few players are actively involved while others just watch, StoryPop games are designed to be played by all participants (including the host), so no one is left out. This ensures that everyone is engaged, focused, and enjoying the experience from the moment the game begins right up until the very end. There’s no waiting for turns or getting distracted—just exploring your unique story together and having so much fun!

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4. Experience something new together.

While StoryPop games are easy to grasp, they introduce new ideas and creative concepts for families to discover together. Exploring stories and experiences is a key part of the gameplay, helping families bond and learn more about each other. Learning something new together can help strengthen bonds and reveal more about your family members than you ever knew! By trying something new, you can help shake your family out of their routines and think about life—and each other—from a different and richer perspective.

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5. StoryPop games are accessible and easy to learn.

Trying to decipher and remember complicated rules can quickly make game night start to feel like homework instead, especially for younger family members. If you would rather jump straight into having fun, try StoryPop! Learning how to play StoryPop’s role playing games is simple and easy, and the app guides each player with prompts that clearly outline objectives to complete. The app also helps explain the few rules, making it easy for everyone to understand how to play. Leave behind thick rule booklets and enjoy the experience of playing a game where you already know what to do: talk and interact with one another!

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6. Discover things you didn’t know about each other.

Ever wonder how your family would fare in a realm of wizards or on a pirate adventure? What if you were tech billionaires or scrappy ghost hunters? With StoryPop, you’ll see your family members and friends in a whole new light, uncovering strengths like persuasion, leadership, investigation, and more as you all step out of your day-to-day lives and into the shoes of a colorful character with goals to achieve. Players take on a first-person perspective, experiencing the game as their character and discovering new things about each other along the way.

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7. You can select a game that everyone will enjoy.

Finding a game that the whole family is enthusiastic about can be a challenge. StoryPop games make it possible to finally please everyone! With a wide variety of themes including fantasy, sci-fi, murder mystery, historical, holiday, and more, you can find the perfect fit for your family’s interests. But there’s so much more: role play for the aspiring actor, social gameplay that involves interacting with other players for a more dynamic experience, deduction for the true crime junkie, costume inspo for the fashionista, themed recipes for the cook… each member of your family can pursue their passion with StoryPop. Some games are designed specifically for adult players, but many are appropriate for players as young as twelve years of age to join in the fun. StoryPop’s selection includes some of the best games for family and group events.

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‍8. Create lasting memories and stronger bonds with your family.

Plan a game night that your family will reminisce about for years to come. StoryPop games are more than just fun—they help the players connect more deeply as people and practice better communication. Help your family grow closer, share moments of laughter, and make amazing memories with StoryPop’s role playing or casual games.

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9. StoryPop games can accommodate more players than most traditional games.

While more traditional board or card games might work for small nuclear families, for bigger families or large family gatherings like family reunions or holidays, you may want one game that can include everyone. StoryPop offers role playing games that can accommodate large groups of anywhere from 5 players up to 22 players, so the whole family can join in on the fun.

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Family Game Night is More Fun Than Ever with StoryPop

Give your family an immersive game experience like no other with StoryPop’s in-person, role playing story games. Download the app, choose your family-friendly scenario, and get ready for a great game night—then let StoryPop help you with recipes, costume inspo, and more as you prepare for the big event. Start exploring StoryPop's library of games to get started!