Run the round

How to play Story Night Warm Seat Start

Step 1

New players get one free orientation turn.

Step 2

Judge the story result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the story setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

New players get one free orientation turn. Orientation never scores. Format: Warm seat.

Example: New players get one free orientation turn.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Letting hints or late answers change the story result. Set the prompt and answer rule first.

Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group.

Best for

Who it fits

4-20 who want a 20-90 min round.

Energy

Pace

Low

Board Story Night

Category Story Night

Best for 4-20 who want a 20-90 min round.

Players 4-20

Time 20-90 min

Gear PG prompt cards, timer, and circle seats

Space Living room or campfire-safe seating

Energy Low

Setup Start from Story Night Board and tell the group the activity is Story Night Warm Seat Start.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Story Night Warm Seat Start also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Story Night Warm Seat Start from Studboards. New players get one free orientation turn. Fits: Players: 4-20 | Time: 20-90 min | Gear: PG prompt cards, timer, and circle seats Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/story-night/story-night-story-night-warm-seat-start.html

Story Night Warm Seat Start

Quick start.