
Bubble Stories
Holidays
A board game by Matthew Dunstan
1-2 1-2
20 minutes Simple
Cooperative Game, Storytelling, Pattern Recognition
Card Game, Exploration, Children's Game
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Description
Picture yourself and a buddy (or even solo) snuggled up for a quick 20‑minute adventure where the whole world is a frothy bubble of stories waiting to pop. Bubble Stories: Holidays, designed by Matthew Dunstan in 2022, is the perfect mix of cozy cooperation and playful imagination. You’ll draw cards, spot the right patterns, and together spin a holiday tale that’s as quirky as a snow‑ball fight on a beach or as sweet as a summer fireworks show. The rules are so light you’ll have them down before the first card even hits the table, leaving plenty of room for giggles, creative twists, and that satisfying “aha!” when the pieces click together. What makes this little gem stand out is the way it blends storytelling with simple pattern‑recognition mechanics. You and your partner (or yourself, if you’re feeling solo‑heroic) cooperate to match symbols, colors, and prompts, each match nudging the story forward into the next festive scene. It feels like building a shared comic strip in real time—one bubble at a time. The game’s card‑driven exploration keeps the experience fresh, so no two holidays ever look the same, and the quick playtime means you can fit a few rounds in between snack breaks or bedtime stories. Whether you’re a kid discovering the joy of making up tales or an adult looking for a breezy, laugh‑filled game night filler, Bubble Stories: Holidays delivers a delightful, easy‑to‑learn, and endlessly charming experience that’ll have you reaching for another bubble before the last one even pops.
