THE BACKSTORY
STORY CRAZE is a division of StoryClub Games LLC where imaginations run wild! Our hilarious products are designed to bring people together and inspire conversation, learning and creativity…the perfect combination of that always turns into laughter and fun.
The backstory of our newest game, STORY CRAZE, is simple.
In this tech age, our kids are spending more and more time behind screens and their imaginations and social skills are being stunted. So, we collaborated with over 30 kids to create an experience where they could let their imaginations run wild with wacky ideas, silly combinations and crazy stories.
Along the way, we discovered just how much creative writing and storytelling does for children. Not only does STORY CRAZE make writing fun, we found that children experienced increases in creativity, organization of thought, problem solving, teamwork, self-condidence, charisma and persuasiveness!
All of this adds up to a terrific game that is educational AND fun!
YES! I want STORY CRAZE!
OUR TEAM
MARCIE JACOBS, CHIEF STORY STARTER + VIBRANT VISIONARY
Having an ‘imagination that runs wild’ altogether describes this vibrant visionary. After a long successful career in advertising, Marcie desired to stretch her imagination beyond the corporate limits and create something that positively made a difference in people’s lives.
A vivid dreamer, she acted on one back in 2010 and reinvented the traditional girls’ night out with Girls’ Night StoryClub, a tabletop game that gets friends together and inspires creativity, collaboration, connection, and lots of laughter. One game wasn’t enough for this idealist with boundless ideas. So Marcie partnered with Ellen Stebbins, and this dynamic duo moved to a new level with additional tabletop games.
Marcie believes her creativity stems from living a life of positivity where opportunities are abundant everywhere. In addition to dreaming up new game ideas, her Chief Story Starter responsibilities include development, marketing, advertising, and communications. Marcie and her husband Steve reside in both the beautiful Appalachian Mountains and historic downtown Charleston.
ELLEN STEBBINS, MAESTRO + DYNAMIC CONNECTOR
Ellen Stebbins, a dynamic connector that merges a passion for building relationships with her ability to see opportunities and magically make them happen, instantly saw the possibilities behind a children’s creative writing and storytelling game. She knew she needed to be part of the project and joined StoryClub Games as the COO. As a certified life coach and personal growth fanatic, she strongly believes it is critical to provide children with “the tools in the toolbox” to help them reach their ultimate potential in life and saw STORY CRAZE as just that tool.
“It’s pretty incredible that a hilarious story game can help kids build success skills like creativity, organization, communication, teamwork, leadership, problem- solving that will benefit them throughout their lives.” says Stebbins.
Ellen is responsible for corporate strategy, operations, financial planning and analysis, and digital marketing. Her ability to orchestrate every facet of the company’s structure as The Maestro is what she does best. And when she’s not maestro-ing, you can find her hanging out with her kids, indulging in boat rides with her family, sprucing up her beautiful home and the occasional leisurely lunch with amazing girlfriends in and around Mount Pleasant, SC, which she proudly calls home.
OUR MENTORS
These folks are our rockstars! StoryClub Games is honored to have this team guide us with their knowledge and unwavering support!
Christine Osborne, Founder Wonder Works
Since it’s inception in 1990, Christine Osborne has owned Wonder Works, a toy store like no other that features specialty toys, gifts, books and gadgets that inspire imagination, creativity, and sense of wonder. It’ a place to enjoy wonderfantastical hands-on experiences. What began as a children’s retail store, focusing on science and imagination, has grown into an exciting and thriving chain. Christine and her company have been endlessly recognized locally and nationally for achievements and influence in the community. Most impressive is The ASTRA (American Specialty Toy Retailing Association) Retailer Excellence Award, multiple National SCORE awards, being named MSNBC Small Business of the Year, and Charleston’s Best Local Toy Store Award year after year. Through her business, Christine has a mission to facilitate growth and development of local inventors and child entrepreneurs. At its heart, Wonder Works’ passion lies within the growth of the local economy and the unique experiences the stores create for their customers.
Matt Nuccio, Founder Design Edge
Matt is the founder of, Design Edge, a multi-award-winning international development agency. In 2005 Matt was elected co-chairman of the Toy Industry Association (TIA) associated panel representing all designers and inventors in the toy industry. In 2014 Matt was selected to sit on the Board of Directors of the United Inventors Association of America (UIA). Matt has lectured on the topic of design, inventing and manufacturing at several universities, trade shows, and television programs. He also writes articles focusing on design, inventing, engineering and manufacturing for Toy and Family Entertainment, ToyBook, Royaltie$ and Licensing Books.
Leslie Haywood, President Charmed Life Products
Leslie is the founder and President of Charmed Life Products LLC, and inventor of the grilling accessory and gift item, Grill Charms. She launched her product and was on store shelves all over the USA within 18 months. In 2012 she licensed Grill Charms(tm) to a large kitchen product manufacturer who has taken her grilling gadget from being in 400 stores in the US and Canada to worldwide distribution.
She has been featured numerous times on CNBC, The Today Show, various local and regional news programs as well as ABC’s prime time reality TV show Shark Tank seasons I and II. Her story and product have publicized in such magazines as Everyday with Rachael Ray, Parenting magazine, Health magazine, Inventors Digest and many more.
Ronii Bartles, Chief Rockstar Bartles & Assoc
Ronii is an Operations Marketing Rockstar. She works with people who want to stand out from the status quo and business + brand that gets noticed. She works with people who want to stand out from the status quo and get their business and brand hyper noticed. Her insights have won her acclaimed awards like the Rising Star Finalist for Most Influential Women in Business and Class of 2011 Forty Under 40 with the Charleston Regional Business Journal and she struts her strategic marketing prowess as the a past President of the Charleston American Marketing Association. And when she’s not strategizing, you can find her indulging in soul fulfilling girlfriend talk, feeding her Pinterest addiction and the occasional sparkling glass of champagne (well, not so occasional).
Will Rabke, Attorney, Graybill, Lansche & Vinzani, LLC
Will focuses his practice on middle market mergers and acquisitions and private equity transactions. He advises investors and assists emerging growth companies in both sides of private capital raises. For nearly ten years, Will was a small business owner and entrepreneur. That experience provides a unique perspective to his corporate practice as he focuses on efficient and practical results. Due to his real world experience, he is able to advise his clients on both legal and business issues.
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