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Creative storytelling dice set

These unique dice feature images and prompts to spark imagination, making them excellent for creative writing, improv, or family fun.

A creative storytelling dice set turns each roll into a handful of pictures or words that become the start of a story. It suits kids, writers and families who like making things up together, since the prompts give everyone an easy place to begin.

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Why creative storytelling dice set make a good gift

  • Sparks spoken or written stories without needing a board, cards or long rules to learn first.
  • Works across a wide age range, from young kids to adults doing improv or writing.
  • Small enough to tuck into a stocking, travel bag or classroom desk drawer.

What to look for

  • Check whether faces show pictures or words, since picture dice suit kids who cannot read yet.
  • Count the dice included, as more dice give more combinations and longer stories per roll.
  • See whether a storage pouch or box and a sheet of game ideas come included.

Kinds worth searching

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  • Picture story dice
  • Writing prompt dice
  • Kids storytelling dice

Questions people ask

What age are storytelling dice good for?
Picture-only sets work for kids who are not reading yet, while word-based sets suit older kids, teens and adults.
Do storytelling dice need rules to play?
No set rules are needed, since players roll and build a story from the faces. Many sets also include suggested games.

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