From blank page to roaring finale.
StoryShuffle guides every writer through the same playful rhythm. Follow these beats to host a session like a pro.
1
Spin up a lobby
Choose round length, anonymity settings, and the number of writers. StoryShuffle handles the rest.
2
Shuffle the paragraphs
Each round, writers inherit a mystery paragraph, add their twist, and pass it forward.
3
Track the energy
Presence pings, ready checks, and round timers keep the whole table in sync in real time.
4
Reveal the finale
When the host closes the final round, completed chains unlock for markdown or comic exports.
Safety & moderation
Hosts stay in control before, during, and after each round. Here’s how to keep the vibe respectful.
- Lobbies are invite-only by default. Share codes only with trusted writers.
- Hosts can remove participants during the lobby stage and stop a game instantly if needed.
- Presence indicators highlight drop-outs so you can pause or reassign chains on the fly.
Classroom playbook
Educators use StoryShuffle to warm up creativity, assess writing voice, and celebrate collaboration.
- Kick off with a prompt bank—mystery, sci-fi, or historical fiction spark great starts.
- Adjust min/max characters to match the grade level and session length.
- Reveal authors at the very end to encourage bold, bias-free writing.
Roles
Host
- Start a lobby and share the invite code
- Configure round length, anonymity, and player count
- Start/end rounds and reveal stories
- Export stories at the end
Player
- Join with invite code
- Write a short paragraph each round
- Build on partial context—full reveal comes at the end
Getting started
- Start a free game or sign in from the navbar
- Share your 6-character invite code with your group
- Use the language toggle (EN/HE); Hebrew is RTL
Gameplay flow
- Assignments are automatic; write within the timer
- Chains pass between players each round
- After final round, reveal completes stories
Settings overview
- Round length and character limits
- Anonymity until reveal
- Presence and ready checks
Exports
- Markdown export for sharing or editing
- Comic-friendly format (when available)
Credits
- Credits are a flexible balance you can spend to extend rounds or unlock premium prompts.
- See your current balance in Dashboard → Plan & credits.
- Add credits from the Plan card; use credits in-session when extra time or premium options are available.
Referrals
- Share your referral link from Dashboard → Referrals.
- When a friend signs in and starts hosting via your link, you earn bonus credits.
- Track total referrals and credits earned on the Referrals card.
Troubleshooting
- Invite code not found: double-check the 6 characters
- Joining failed: try again or ask the host to restart
- Desync: refresh—server keeps authoritative state
Need help or have feedback?
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