A Trope-tastic Story-building Game
Jump the Shark
A Trope-tastic Story-building Game
A fast-paced story-building game where over-the-top Hollywood clichés take center stage. Stack the tropes, twist the plot, and craft the most absurd, overdramatic show possible!
Game Length:
15-30 mins
Setup Time:
2-3 mins
Complexity:
Lightweight
Number of Players:
2-4
Recommended Age:
8+
Summary
Once upon a TV screen in the ’70s, a beloved leather jacket-wearing star donned water skis and literally jumped over a freakin’ shark. This wild stunt marked the moment the show leaped into ridiculous territory. Ever since then, “Jump the Shark” refers to an event when a show has gone spectacularly off the rails.
Welcome to Jump the Shark: a Trope-tastic Story-building Game—where ridiculous twists and over-the-top storytelling aren’t just encouraged—it’s literally the name of the game!
Players will stack tropes in their Shows, creating over-the-top storylines culminating in an epic Plot Twist.
How to Play
How to play video still to come!
FAQs
Collecting common questions and their answers!
