An Entirely New Medium: Interactive Fiction

PartnerPlay is a new storytelling medium made for two people. With PartnerPlay, people live out stories through interactive audio via shared AirPods.

Watch this explainer video with headphones:

And a thriller example:

Multisensory

Our technology brings your story to life in totally new immersive ways.

A dinosaur’s footsteps can be paired with the phone’s vibration. A clap of thunder with a quick flash of the phone’s flashlight. Flickering flames with a strobe effect.

Wind, vibration, lights, touch, breathe, whispering…the storytelling possibilities are endless.

Visionary Storytellers Wanted

We’re looking for storytellers to push the limits of this new medium.

Storytellers should ideally be comfortable working in audio to create a (very rough) first draft of their stories: voice recording, ambient sound effects, and editing. Essentially a scratch track.

They’ll also need to feel comfortable playtesting with partners or friends. Being able to move from idea to play-testable experience is key for our iterative process.

Our Mission

Games are about creating a space for things that don’t otherwise happen

PartnerPlay creates a space for personal attention: a chance to be noticed, focused on, cared for, attended to, wanted, desired, and loved.

Our mission is to bring the world together through play.

About The Startup

We’re a small stealth startup creating a new category of social entertainment. Our mission is to bring the world together through play.

We’re backed by some of the most creative people in the world including the founders of HQ Trivia, Tumblr, Venmo, Tinder, GroupMe, and MakeSpace.

Jonathan Wegener is a product designer and entrepreneur. He previously founded Timehop, Exit Strategy NYC, and worked on Snapchat and GroupMe.

Benj Pasek is an Oscar, Grammy, Tony, and Golden Globe Award-winner for his work on Dear Evan Hansen, La La Land, and The Greatest Showman.