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Tag: Story Games

A story game for kids

My kids played the Swedish RPG Dragonbane over the summer. Their enthusiasm got my brain started on a game you could play with your kids around a campfire.

Frederik Jensen Games 2 Comments September 3, 2023August 30, 2023 2 Minutes

Montsegur in Japan

Château de Montségur in southern France was once the location of a dramatic siege. In my game Montsegur 1244 you retell the story. The game is now available in Japanese.

Frederik Jensen Games 1 Comment July 29, 2023July 30, 2023 3 Minutes

Conjuring illustrations for Death of Rapacus

I commissioned Claudia Cangini to create illustrations for Death of Rapacus, my upcoming game about duelling wizards. I want to share previews and reflections on the process. It’s a fun activity but also sometimes frustrating. How to describe a picture that is not there with words such that someone else can draw it?

Frederik Jensen Games July 4, 2023July 4, 2023 3 Minutes

Mars to Stay at Tekniska

I will be playing my story game Mars to Stay again this Thursday at Tekniska in Stockholm. Mars to Stay is a game about pioneers who risk themselves to do what no one has done before. Would you give up Earth for good?

Frederik Jensen Games May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 3 Minutes

The story of Montsegur 1244

I created the story game Montsegur 1244 for Fastaval 2008. I felt it was a story that needed to be told and a game that I wanted to play.

Frederik Jensen Games 1 Comment April 6, 2023April 14, 2023 6 Minutes

What is a story game?

A story game is a game that creates stories. Using cues and instructions it helps a group of players create and tell stories around a common theme.

Frederik Jensen Games 1 Comment April 3, 2023April 1, 2023 4 Minutes

Clemency at Fastaval 2023

Sign up for Fastaval 2023 is open and my game Clemency is on the programme.  Fastaval is a game convention in Denmark with a long tradition of presenting innovative roleplaying and board gaming experiences. It’s five days of fun telling stories and playing games in an inclusive crowd in a public school somewhere in Denmark.  … Continue reading Clemency at Fastaval 2023 →

Frederik Jensen Games 1 Comment February 8, 2023March 31, 2023 2 Minutes

Fredecon 2022

This year I organised a gaming retreat in Tranås, Sweden. Games were played with lots of time to catch up on life in between.

Frederik Jensen Games, Sweden November 3, 2022March 31, 2023 2 Minutes

Mars Crisis: Premise

Mars Crisis is a game about political struggle, trying to navigate in a complex landscape with conflicting agendas and finding the best way forward. There are no bad guys, just different interests and opinions.

Frederik Jensen Games, IT & Software September 11, 2021February 27, 2023 3 Minutes

Mars to Stay: Available now

Mars to Stay: A story game about an almost impossible dream is now available for purchase

Frederik Jensen Games May 9, 2021February 27, 2023 1 Minute

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