360 Stories is a new, unique board game without winners or losers. A game
for just the two of you, or for an entire group. You can play it for an hour, or for the entire night… It’s an invitation to rekindle (almost) lost memories and share stories of every nature. Stories of long time ago, of the present or from somewhere in between. Ordinary stories or very emotional happenings. You keep it light or you go as deep as you want to go: it’s your story.
What is 360 Stories?
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Play 360 Stories at home, at a party or in your favorite hangout. Or play the game during introduction and teambuilding sessions in a business or educational setting. 360 Stories is also applied in multiple ways in healthcare institutions; the game stimulates the elderly and people that have trouble communicating. 360 Stories can be played with friends, family, co-workers, a hot date or your trusty partner, with grandparents or children, with people you know or complete strangers: everyone’s got stories! www.360stories.co.uk Want to play 360 Stories together? We’ll happily join your (company) gathering. Using our XXL playing board and contagious passion for storytelling, we’ll guarantee a day where stories roam freely and students, residents, colleagues or business relations will get to know each other better in a unique way. The 360 Stories team consists of professionals that offer custom fit solutions for a broad range of applications. We collaborate with educational specialists, (business) coaches, talk show hosts and professional storytellers. 360 Stories is sustainably produced in The Netherlands and is published and distributed by Taleswapper.
AT HOME - PARTY - HOSPITALITY - COMPANY - EDUCATION - HEALTHCARE
The 360 Stories spinner literally gives direction to your stories. The arrow spins around and eventually stops at the four story layers: red, yellow, green and blue. The subject of your story is determined by the colored die.
The normal die and the age table indicate in which period your story occurred. Is it going to be a story of a time long passed, from a while ago or from the present? You decide what story you’ll tell.
Share a story about ‘courage’ when you were 16. Or dive into a memory about willpower, hope or balance during your twenties. Stories about your work, hobby, family, your fears or your dreams can also be told. A good story, a real story, inspires.
360 STORIES
“Once upon my time...”
Stories enrich the world “Once upon a time”... For centuries stories start with these magical words. “Once upon a time” takes you along in a world filled with magic, wonder, heroism and the most beautiful love stories. Storytelling is of all ages, of all places and stories are carriers of important messages. That what should not be forgotten, can be shared using stories.
SHARE YOUR STORIES “Once upon my time”... Everyone has a story to tell. Personal, funny, moving, poignant, educational stories; we all have them. A good story, a real story inspires. People that hear each other’s stories, understand each other better. And by telling, often you’ll gain a better understanding of yourself. So be brave, play 360 Stories and share your stories.
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APPLICATIONS 360 Stories can be played at home with your family or friends, at work with your (new) colleagues, at school during introductions or in class, in care facilities or at a party... the possibilities are endless. Everyone seems to have stories worth sharing. People enjoy when the game lets them recollect dim memories. Even in the company of good friends or a partner you’ve known for so long, stories emerge that you’ve almost forgotten yourself. There’s a storyteller in each and every one of us. 360 Stories gives everyone their say and lets others listen, join in, ask follow-up questions...
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AT HOME
STORING STORIES The beautiful tales that are being told while playing 360 Stories deserve to be recorded. The 360 Stories team can supply an inspirational host and offer discrete registration, photography and film, carefully tailored to the occasion. A storybook, photo album, an atmospheric video or a combination of different media can be a lasting memory to unforgettable moments.
A perfect board game at home Funny anecdotes, emotional stories, tall tales or embarrassing confessions. Everyone’s got stories worth sharing. Play 360 Stories at home, with friends, your partner, your children, your parents of brothers and sisters. The only things you need are 360 Stories, a few drinks and a nice bite to eat. You’ll get to know each other better, hear stories you never heard before or had long forgotten about and you decide how “deep” you want to go. Perfect for dark winter evenings or long and summer evenings.
First date Getting to know someone is always exciting. Will you exchange small talk or will you truly have a conversation using 360 Stories? Fun fact: the very first version of 360 Stories was made to get to know a new date, so that’s how it all began.
HOSPITALITY
STORYNIGHT in your restaurant, bar or shop An inspiring location, food and drinks coupled with a good story, nice music and good company, what a night out! Host a 360 Stories Story-night for your guests. Attendants don’t just share stories with their own friends, strangers are also welcome at every table. That way you’ll hear completely new stories and you can easily get acquainted with new people. A guarantee for a great evening! The 360 Stories team will gladly host your story night. Attendants get an unexpected image of the storytellers, and are invited to join in afterwards by playing 360 Stories at their own tables. Contact us for all possibilities.
PARTY
Family party, bachelor party, Christmas dinner or a New Year’s celebration with friends? Give your gathering a special touch by reliving old memories and sharing your dreams. Time will fly and you’re bound to hear stories you didn’t expect.
BUSINESS
The ideal relational gift or New Year’s present 360 Stories, both beautifully designed and sustainably “Made in Holland”, is a perfect business or end of year gift. Share stories with colleagues, customers and clients. Chronicles of co-workers 360 Stories is perfect for teambuilding or company outings. You’ll have a way of connecting with your colleagues in an accessible way and can reach a certain depth without stepping out of your comfort zone. The 360 Stories team will gladly reinforce your company get-together. Using our XXL playing board and contagious passion for storytelling, we’ll guarantee a day where stories roam freely and colleagues or business relations will get to know each other better in a unique way.
EDUCATION
360 Stories and introductory days Play 360 Stories for a relaxed introduction to your fellow students. If both teachers and students participate in the game, you’ll get to know each other in an equivalent way. Children gain a better understanding with 360 Stories There’s a great need within the education system for accessible tools that help children establish a dialogue that can reduce bullying, loneliness and poor communication. Use 360 Stories during class and have a way of addressing otherwise embarrassing subjects.
Care to play 360 Stories in a guided session? We collaborate with teachers and other professionals that are specialized in creating a story driven engagement and experience. We are also working on a new version; 360 Stories is already enthusiastically played by older children, but we are working on a “Junior version” tailored for primary/elementary school ages. Contact us for more information!
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HEALTH CARE
Seniors The older you get, the more stories you have. When given the opportunity your grandparents or older neighbors can provide your with a unique look at history. 360 Stories is a beautiful aid to connect young and old, or to let seniors mingle with one another. Therapeutical application The board game has been developed to get people talking, where a laidback atmosphere and getting to know each other better are highlighted. Aside from this 360 Stories has a great therapeutical value and is therefore often applied by coaches and other care professionals. Hospice It can be very difficult to start a lively conversation among those in the last stages of their life even though there’s a wealth of stories to be shared. Let 360 Stories help you to recollect those special moments that defined that person’s life.
Supervisors, coaches and therapists can apply the 360 Stories game as a conversation starter. For that special occasion, the 360 Stories team can conjure up storytellers, poets or singers to add a special touch. Aside from that it’s possible to receive a lasting memory by means of a Storybook. Please contact us for all the possibilities.
PUBLISHER TALESWAPPER TALESWAPPER | 360 Stories Groot Vijverdal 13 6822 MB Arnhem, The Netherlands T: +31 (0)6 13084465 W: www.taleswapper.com E: info@taleswapper.com
360 Stories donates to “Get it done” Get It Done, founded by actress and storyteller Hanna Verboom is the crowdfundingplatform for small-scale development projects where 100% of the donation gets to the project itself. We donate €1,- to Get It Done for every unit sold.
SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTION 360 Stories is sustainably “Made in Holland”. We cooperate with De Nederlandse Spellenfabriek, which uses FSC certified material. Our spinners are made by Metron and are fully recyclable.
Change the world – tell a story The biggest problems in this world often have a common denominator. War and terror, exploitation and oppression, nearly irreversible environmental pollution but also discrimination, bullying, increasing loneliness among our citizens… All these heavy issues share a source of detachment and indifference. The world has been divided between “us” and “them” and we shrug our shoulders when confronted with the problems that don’t immediately concern us. By playing 360 Stories, I don’t just hope that players have good time, but that we’ll also gain some empathy, love and understanding for each other in an accessible way. Play 360 Stories, share our similarities and gain some more understanding about our differences. Change the world with each story told.
TALESWAPPER is a young, cross medial publisher releasing on- and offline stories by and for real people. Stories from you and me. Stories consisting of images, sound or just words. The game 360 Stories is Taleswapper’s first endeavor. Wilma Mulder | owner and founder of TALESWAPPER and 360 Stories
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