Story Cubes Contest, Round 2! Plus a bonus dice review!

in #storycubes7 years ago (edited)

Once again, this contest asks you to create something—anything—based on the dice images for a chance to win some Steem Dollars!

Entry rules (updated)

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  • Write, photograph, paint, or otherwise create something based on three (3) or more of the symbols shown on the dice. You may enter more than once, but you can win only once.
  • Mention which symbols you used, especially if you choose to be more abstract in your interpretation, and include a link to this post.
  • Use #storycubes as your first tag.
  • Post your entry, and then comment on this post with a link to your entry.
  • The prize pool begins at two 5-SBD prizes. The SBD rewards from this post may be used to increase the prize value or number of prizes as I see fit, so resteem and support this contest to fill the prize pool!
  • The winners will be chosen shortly after the payout for this post.

About Story Cubes

My first contest used a standard set of Rory's Story Cubes. @Robyneggs uses these in her poetry contests, too, so go check out her page.

This contest uses a different set called Voyages. I eventually intend to also get an Actions set so I can roll a batch of dice borrowing some from each set.

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These dice are about 3/4" (19mm) across each face, and each set came with a small drawstring pouch about 3" (75mm) wide and 4" (100mm) tall. They cost somewhere around $8 each. There is also a small instruction sheet with suggestions for games with kids or party icebreaker activities.

I have used these dice on a few occasions and can say that kids and adults alike can be readily encouraged to use these for creating crazy stories. I plan to try using them in my library outreach programs to inspire storytelling events at retirement homes, too. Needless to say, I recommend them highly.


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🐙This was a lot of fun to make ! Heres my link to my Entry ! " Octopus Meme "🐙
https://steemit.com/storycubes/@karenmckersie/story-cubes-contest-2-my-1st-entry-octopus-meme

Second confirmed entry!

Cool ! Thank you!👍👍👍

This looks like fun! I love contests , and will enter soon ! 👍👍👍
upped , resteemed , followed !

Upvoting and resteeming for now.. :) Will definitely join again.. Thanks @jacobtothe!

This is a cool initiative @jacobtothe. I am glad you are widening the story dice avenues for art and inspiration. It is important not to limit oneself. And yes, if you like poetry, check out my PDC3K contest using the classic story dice above. 1rst Place - 5 STEEM.

I see the amoeba shape and musical notes. Which was the third die you referenced?

I was trying to refer to the first die with the pattern around the notes. Sorry if I misinterpreted it (or if my reference isn't well enough incorporated).

It's fine now that I see it!

Lol, okay (I'll make them bigger if I use that symbol again)!

What's the deadline? I will try to come up with something tonite...!

You have plenty of time. The contest ends when the announcement post pays out so I know how many bonus Steem Dollars are available.

And the first contest entry is confirmed!

This looks like fun. It reminds me of how Philip K Dick wrote his books, consulting the I Ching to decide what to do whenever he reached a fork in the plot.

Here's my Entry... writing multiple short stories using one Cube each, not really sure it's valid but I think it is:

https://steemit.com/storycubes/@ahmadmanga/shorttens-storycubes-special-contest-entry

I commented on your post.

Thanks for entering again!

you're welcome... :)thanks for hosting this contest, too. ^^

my story is coming. I love this challenge

Time is running out! There are about 2 days left.

Awesome! I like the concept for this contest!

I already have an idea in mind, now I just gotta find the right photograph for it :)

#GooglyPrize meets #storycubes...

I'll comment again when I've posted my entry.

Don't let time run out on you! But if it does, I plan to post a new contest when this one concludes, so more opportunities should arise.

thanks for the reminder!

I've still got it lodged in the back of my head... all 9 symbols make a very short story, I just need ONE image to go along...

~48hrs left yeah... I think I should be able to get it done today.

P.S.: I also just awarded a new #GooglyPrize last night, some awesome winners there!

20 hours now... cues Jeopardy theme

just-in-time-productions:

Party-Hard Patrick
this image is a link ;)

bee-boo-bee-boo-bee-boo-beeee

bing-diding-di-ding-di-DING

This is my story I am using all the cubes starting from the beginning of the cubes. and this is a true story.

I have been addicted to opioids for years and years now. the other day I had an idea to just quit taking my meds cold turkey. I found out really fast that this is harder then I thought it would be. So I lay around the house just listening to music and trying not to get sick all over the place. The withdrawals feel like you caught a germ or the flue but way worse. this is the second day without any thing and I just feel like I might die. my stomach feels like i'm on a boat in the middle of the ocean. I can't wait for this to be over. I feel like I am running on empty. Hopefully someday I can feel free from this pain and feel as free as a squid in the ocean. because if i stay on drugs my whole life I will end up working in a circus. or being the main attraction at the circus.

well this was my attempt at the cube story.

Post that on your own blog with the #storycubes tag and you will be in the running!

Thanks for entering!

Thanks for the vote & for creating this fun contest!^^

best review. thanks your post
vote and resteem.
@jacobtothe