the social writing game that’s not just for writers
We created Scribe to spark the creative ideas that are hidden in every one of us.
With Scribe, you discover that you are a timeless, thoughtful, magic idea making machine.
So pick up a pen and play!
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By writers, for everyone
After 1.5 years of research, testing, design, and development, we are currently Kickstarting Scribe to sell the first 250 copies of the game! By supporting the project, you'll be one of the first people in the world to play Scribe, and we'll be asking for feedback on the game before we mass produce and distribute it globally in 2024.
a game best played on a healthy planet
Long-lasting design The rigid box design and varnished cards mean this game will be safe and strong for years (generations?) to come.
Environmentally friendly factories Our printer makeplayingcards.com has been great to work with. The inks that they use for printing are majority soy based and they use water based varnishing to protect the cards. Additionally, their company and production facilities conforms to a host of international standards and operate in a socially accountable manner.
Sustainable Distribution Scribe is small, light, and easy to ship, with no unnecessary additional plastic packaging, and are made using recycled paper.
For our mass-produced deck, we're committed to raising our standard for production even higher, with all recycled materials and renewable energy.
Trees! Did you know we love trees? We will plant a tree with Arbor Day for every deck sold.
Pre-Order Scribe on Kickstarter: Decks will ship in May 2023!
We invented Scribe because we believe that unhindered creativity, meaningful connections and authentic conversations can change the world. Scribe makes writing social, easy, and lighthearted by sparking your creativity, inspiring personal growth, and cultivating a community of empathic humans who can make the world a better place together. With Scribe, you can share your stories, discover new perspectives, and forge lasting connections. We are more than just a game - we are a movement of curious and innovative thinkers who embrace our power to unplug from the algorithm, pick up a pen, and play.
Empathic intelligence could save the world
You will love Scribe if…You love brainstorming and creative thinking (or need to practice it)
You enjoy taking time "offline" to recharge and reconnect
You like a little friendly competition on occasion
You are open to sharing your thoughts and ideas with friends
You have a writing practice that could use a boost
You think spending two minutes stimulating your mind is a good idea
You work in a creative field and need to come up with ideas a lot
You are a writer, journalist, or need to write a lot for work
You never get a chance to write at work, and want more opportunities
Scribe might not be your cuppa tea if…You do not own paper or a pen
You are very pessimistic and negative and want to stay that way
You do not have two minutes for something fun
You have never experienced (or deeply enjoy) writer's block
You think ideas are icky
You are a robot / AI
Check Scribe out if: You have fun playing games like We're Not Really Strangers, Actually Curious, Scrabble, Words With Friends, Crossword Puzzles, Trivial Pursuit, Apples to Apples, or Cards Against Humanity Intellectually Stimulating, Community Strengthening
2500 writing exercises to stretch your mind Writer's block is a thing of the past with 50 thoughtful prompts and 50 surprising challenges written by professional poets and storytellers to mix and match
Beautiful, portable design to delight your eyesToss a deck in your bag and play Scribe anywhere - no bulky extra pieces needed. Bright colors and fun art deco design keeps things playful
Collaborate, Compete, or just Create You can write solo, share collaboratively with other players, or make it a friendly competition with special challenges. And share your writing with @playscribewithus to be read and get feedback from professional writers around the world
Simple game play for beginners, Fun twists for expertsYou can start playing Scribe in just two minutes - no eye glazing confusing game play to learn. But when you're ready for a challenge, we created twists and surprises that you can incorporate into the game
Curious? Hear from our players
A game for future generations
Right now, we're thrilled just to have completed this project, and for the opportunity to share it with you. But we also have long terms plans for Scribe and Ars Poetica that include expansion packs, decks for specific industries (we already have a request to make a deck for therapists) and we are passionate about translating Scribe into at least five other languages in the next five years.
It might seem naive to say that we believe this game could pave the way for better communication, more inspired problem solving, and happier more creative people worldwide, but... we're pretty optimistic over here at Ars Poetica.
Who created Scribe?
Scribe started with Anthony McPherson and LAMARKS' idea at a pizza dinner, but Scribe grew and evolved with the help of many more contributors. Our wizard, Devin Person, contributed prompts and helped shape the rules, Eve Greenlow contributed and edited prompts as well as helped organize multiple test games, and Ars Poetica poets George Akolade Coker, Clare Marie Edgeman, Aekta Khubchandani, Nasimeh B.E., Olivia Dodd, Annie Barter, and Jamie Dawson all contributed prompts that ended up in the final deck. And of course our eternal debt is owed to our friend Odin Amador for the design and creation of our beloved Scribe mascot.
Tiers of Support for Scribe’s Kickstarter
Order Your Copy of Scribe!
This limited edition is our first ever print run - you'll have the opportunity to play, share, and give any needed feedback before we go into mass production. It's kinda a collector's item. And each deck will come with a limited edition haiku written by one of the Ars Poetica contributing poets who helped make the game.
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• Scribe: the social writing game that sparks creativity
• Limited Edition Haiku Print
Ten Decks - For Campus / Colleagues
Know you're going to want to share? Get 10 decks in bulk for your school, office, or community! This limited edition is our first ever print run - you'll have the opportunity to play, share, and give any needed feedback before we go into mass production. It's kinda a collector's item. And each deck will come with a limited edition haiku written by one of the Ars Poetica contributing poets who helped make the game.
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• 10× Scribe: the social writing game that sparks creativity
• Limited Edition Haiku Print
Scribe + Live Poetry Experience
You'll receive one limited edition deck of Scribe, plus get to have a live 1 hour poetic experience with an Ars Poetica poet! Your experience can include: - teaching you and your group to play the game live - writing custom poems on a typewriter - leading a custom poetry workshop - a poetry reading on the theme of your choice - a one-on-one consultation to write a custom commissioned poem for you or a loved one If you are located in any of the cities where our poets are based, you can have this experience IRL, in your classroom, at your book club, at your office happy hour, public library, wedding, festival, campus orientation, etc. If you are not where we are based: never fear! We can engage with you online anywhere in the world
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• Scribe: the social writing game that sparks creativity
• Live Poetry Experience - typewriter poetry, writing workshop etc
• Limited Edition Haiku Print
