WHO WILL LOVE IT: Best for players ages 17+ who enjoy storytelling and layered gameplay. When your clumsy puppy, unreliable car, or chaotic weekend take life off script, it’s pure gold for Life Out Loud. Everyone’s life has stories worth telling. GAMEPLAY: Players use cards from their hand to shape and twist topics. As stories unfold, listeners give reaction cards to reward the storyteller, encouraging engagement and surprises. LEARNING & GAME LENGTH: It takes a few minutes up front to understand the card play. Most beginners watch the 5-minute “how-to video” and are able to enjoy the game quickly. Once play begins, turns are straightforward letting the focus stay on the stories. Games typically last 30–60 minutes, depending on player count. FLEXIBLE GAME: Directions explain Standard Mode. Three additional modes are provided at the end of the instructions: Co-Op Mode, Simple Mode, and Drinking-Game Mode for adult groups. PLAYER COUNT: 3-8 players. For 8 or more players, we recommend teaming up in Co-Op Mode. THE EXPERIENCE: By the end of the night you learn that David survived a violent storm while deep-sea fishing, Kathy wrestled a large snapping turtle with her bare hands, Linda used to show horses and had a crush on a cowboy — and your clean-cut, intellectual neighbor grew up in the hood and was held at gunpoint when he was a kid. Fun. Surprising. Unforgettable. IT IS NOT: A fast, ultra-simple, party game. Players who don’t like layered gameplay but love stories, might enjoy Simple Mode, which makes it a great conversation starter without complexity. WHAT’S INSIDE: 325 cards, including 99 Topic Cards, 111 Reaction Cards, 107 Action Cards, 7 Quick Reference Cards, 1 Card Guide and Instructions. You’ll play for points, stay for stories, and end with an epic experience. Every round sparks unpredictable tales from forgotten corners of life. You get points, give points, share points, and steal points… but, do the points really matter when you’ve laughed, gasped, giggled, and groaned your way through the game? The game is simple: Players use strategy cards plus tales of life experiences to earn points. In the end, the player with the most points wins, but all players love the unforgettable experience with friends and family.