Everything you need to know about Story Roulette. From setup to scoring, game modes to FAQs.
Write a true story based on a theme prompt, then try to guess who wrote each story. The better you are at hiding your identity, the more points you score.
Open Story Roulette on a big screen (laptop, TV, tablet). This is the host/game board screen.
Players join on their phones. A join URL appears on the TV — no app download required.
3–8 players, ~30 minutes per game. Round 1 begins!
A random theme is revealed. Embarrassment? Crime? Dating disasters?
Everyone writes a true story. You have 280 characters. Make it count.
Stories are read aloud on the TV. Ask questions. Probe for lies.
Guess who wrote each story on your phone.
Authors are revealed. Points are scored. The truth is always wilder.
This repeats for 8 ROUNDS
+20 more perks & curses await!
Story Roulette works best with 3–8 players. The sweet spot is 5–6 people for maximum chaos and fun.
No! Players just open a URL on their phone's web browser. No app store, no download, no account needed. Just scan the QR code or type the URL.
You need one device for the host screen (laptop connected to TV, tablet, or desktop computer). Players use their own smartphones. Everyone needs to be on the same WiFi network.
A full game of 8 rounds takes about 30–45 minutes depending on your group's story-telling speed and interrogation skills.
Yes! Story Roulette is free to play. Just download the host app and you're ready to party.
The game handles temporary disconnects gracefully. If a player loses connection, they can rejoin by scanning the QR code again. The game state is preserved.
Story Roulette has multiple game modes! "Family Edition" is safe for all ages, while "NSFW" is for adult groups only. Choose the mode that matches your party vibe.
Currently, Story Roulette is designed for in-person parties. Remote play is on the roadmap for future updates!