Emoji Story Builder
Pick one emoji for each chapter to build your story!
Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
About Story Builder
Story Builder is a creative narrative game that guides you through six story stages — Setup, Rising Action, Conflict, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution — asking you to pick one emoji per stage to represent that chapter. Your six chosen emoji are strung together into a shareable emoji story that you and others can interpret. Every combination tells a different tale, making each playthrough uniquely personal.
How to Play
- 1The game presents the first story stage (Setup) with a prompt describing what this chapter needs.
- 2A selection of emoji appears — choose the one that you feel best represents your story at this stage.
- 3Your chosen emoji is locked in for that chapter and the next stage is revealed.
- 4Continue picking one emoji per stage through all six chapters.
- 5After the final stage, your complete six-emoji story sequence is displayed.
- 6Copy or share your story sequence with friends and see how they interpret your choices.
Tips & Tricks
- ✓Do not overthink each choice — your instinctive pick usually produces the most interesting story and reveals something genuine about your perspective.
- ✓Try to build a narrative arc: an early happy emoji followed by tension and resolution is more satisfying than six random unrelated picks.
- ✓Replay with intentional themes in mind — a horror story, a romance, or a hero's journey all produce very different emoji sequences.
- ✓Share your story before revealing your intended meaning and ask friends to guess the plot — their interpretations are often funnier than yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a correct answer for each stage?
No — the game is entirely open-ended. There are no right or wrong choices. The goal is creative expression, not scoring.
How many stages are in a story?
Every story has exactly six stages, one for each phase of a classic narrative arc: Setup, Rising Action, Conflict, Climax, Falling Action, and Resolution.
Can I replay and try a different story?
Yes. Hit "New Story" to start a fresh run with a different set of emoji options at each stage.