Our Story

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Our Story *

A poster with watercolors featuring a crossword puzzle and a drawing of a box with a pagoda, with text that reads '80% of marriage is figuring out where to go or what to have for dinner'.
A spread of playing cards with handwritten notes in red, blue, purple, and black ink describing daily activities like eating, walking, and watching TV, arranged on a wooden surface.
Hand holding two cards for a dining adventure card game in front of a fast food restaurant with red and white signage and palm trees in the background.
The card titled 'Fork in the Road' features a fork and images of pizza and a burger, with a background of a landscape with a food truck and a diner, indicating it's a dining adventure card game.

It started with weekly date nights.

Each year, they chose a dining theme. In 2025, they could not agree on one. Erik grabbed a pen and an old deck of cards, wrote down dining ideas, and let chance decide. That simple moment became the first prototype of Fork in the Road.

When they shared it with friends, the reaction was instant. Laughter replaced indecision, and choosing where to eat became part of the fun.

Within a month, the idea evolved into a polished deck with playful twists like Phone a Friend and Draw 2 More. What started as a pen and an old deck of cards is now a fully illustrated game successfully funded over 110% on Kickstarter. We were chosen as a “Project We Love”. We are now available at Etsy, Amazon, and ForkInTheRoadGame.com, as well as two retail locations in San Diego, Joehn’s Coffee & Small Batch Store.

Our First Edition!
A stack of colorful card game cards titled 'Fork in the Road: Dining Adventure Card Game' featuring illustrations of pizza, hamburger, fork, food truck, diner, and QR codes.
A colorful set of flashcards, with the front card labeled 'WINGS' and an illustration of chicken wings with dipping sauce, celery, and carrots, followed by the phrase 'CLUCK YEAH, LET'S GO!'
The rules! Feel free to make your own!

How to Play

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How to Play *

Deck box for the game 'Fork in the Road' showing a slice of pizza, a fork, a hamburger, a food truck, and a diner, with a colorful and cartoonish design.
Stack of colorful cards for "Fork in the Road" dining adventure card game, featuring illustrations of pizza slices, a hamburger, a fork, a scooter, a diner, and QR codes.
Colorful stack of flashcards, with the top card showing a graphic of chicken wings with dip and vegetables, labeled 'WINGS' and the phrase "CLUCK YEAH, LET'S GO!"
Box of a card game called 'Fork in the Road.' The box has rules for gameplay, including players holding face-down cards, drawing two cards and choosing one, then choosing a place based on the category, and switching roles. The game is for 1 or more p
The Entire Deck!
The Deck!
The Deck!
Illustration of a tapas poster featuring a small plate with shrimp, a slice of bread with salmon, and a bowl of green olives, with a background of a church and trees in orange tones.
A promotional poster for rooftop dinner with a city skyline and palm trees in the background, featuring a plate with steak, vegetables, a glass of red wine, and text that says 'Rooftop Dinner' and 'Dine with a View'.
A beach-themed poster with the text "On the Water" at the top and "Make Some Waves" at the bottom. It features an illustration of a plate with a grilled steak, a lemon wedge, a glass of red wine, a palm tree, and a body of water with mountains and cl
Illustration of assorted vegetables including cucumber, carrot, tomato, cucumber, yellow bell pepper, broccoli, and zucchini with the text 'Vegetarian Fork Over The Greens' on a green background.
Illustration of a plate of chicken wings with a side of celery, carrots, and dipping sauce on an orange background. Text says "WINGS" at the top and "CLUCK YEAH, LET'S GO!" at the bottom.
A graphic poster featuring a plate of food including a steak, broccoli, macaroni and cheese, and a drumstick. The background shows a sunset scene with clouds. The text reads "All you can eat buffet" at the top and "Get your fill" at the bottom.
Illustration of a plate with grilled meat, corn on the cob, french fries, and a skewer with vegetables. Fire flames above the plate. Text saying 'BBQ' and 'Smokin' Good Time'.
Poster with a plate of Brazilian food, including meat skewer, black beans, yellow rice, and green herbs, with a background featuring the Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro and the text 'Brazilian Carnival on a Plate'.
Graphic with text 'Eat at the Bar' and a bar scene featuring a burger, a glass of beer, and carrot sticks, with the phrase 'Belly Up & Dig In' at the bottom.
Illustration of a plate with Cuban food including rice, black beans, fried plantains, and lime, with a tropical background and the word 'CUBAN' at the top and the phrase '¡A COMER, MI GENTE!' at the bottom.
Graphic with text '2nd Chance' and 'You want to like this place!' with an illustration of a plate of steak and a garnish, surrounded by a circular arrow.
Poster with the text 'Comfort Food Just Like Home' and illustrations of a plate with fried chicken, an egg, and green peas.
Illustration promoting Caribbean cuisine with the phrase "Jerk It!" and a plate of food including grilled chicken, a cookie, tomato and cucumber slices, and a sauce, against a background of a Caribbean seascape with palm trees and clouds.
Poster with an illustration of a bowl of Thai soup, a fork, and the text 'THAI' and 'THAI ONE ON'.
Purple background with white text reading 'Order Takeout' and an illustration of a shrimp container with chopsticks and a shrimp logo, labeled 'Shrimp City'.
Illustration of a restaurant storefront with a badge showing the number 50, celebrating over 50 years in business with the message 'Stand the test of time'.
A stylized poster featuring sushi on a plate, with chopsticks, set against an orange background with silhouettes of a traditional Japanese pagoda, mountain, and trees. Text reads 'Sushi Roll With It'.
A vintage-style poster with a man in a suit and hat looking at a large cocktail glass with a lemon slice. The poster has an orange background and features the text: 'Speakeasy' at the top and 'Keep It Hush-Hush' at the bottom.
A beach-themed poster with an orange background, featuring a lobster, a lemon wedge, and the slogan "Have a shell of a night," promoting seafood.
Illustration of a sandwich with layers of bread, lettuce, tomato, cheese, ham, turkey, and bacon, topped with a green olive on a toothpick. The background is divided into orange and blue sections, with the words 'SANDWICHES' at the top and 'BREAD. ME
Illustration of a pepperoni and cheese pizza on a plate with a fork, and a glass of red wine. The background is yellow with the text 'PIZZA IN CRUST WE TRUST'.
A colorful graphic featuring a bowl of ramen with an egg, meat, and tomatoes, chopsticks, a glass of red wine, and the text 'RAMEN PHO AND SO MUCH MO' on an orange and teal background.
Cover of a picnic guide titled 'Picnic in the Park' with an illustration of a picnic setup on a red and white checkered blanket including a basket with a baguette, a burger, a bottle of wine, and a glass of wine. The background shows green trees, a g
A graphic with the text "Phone a Friend" and "Rely on Their Taste" showing a hand holding a smartphone with a smiling speech bubble on the screen.
Orange background with text 'New & Trendy' at the top, a cocktail glass with a drink and a salmon sashimi on a skewer in the middle, and the text 'Be Seen While You Eat' at the bottom.
Illustration of a Mediterranean scene with a white building with a blue dome, a palm tree, and a plate of falafel with tahini sauce, along with the text 'Mediterranean' and 'Life's better with a side of tahini.'
A bright orange background features a graphic of a taco with ground beef, lettuce, and diced tomatoes. The text above says 'MEXICAN' in bold, dark blue letters. Below, white text reads 'TACO 'BOUT IT'.
Purple flyer advertising dinner with live music, showing a silhouette of a person playing guitar, a glass of wine, a plate of food, a fork, and musical notes.
An illustrated advertisement for Korean cuisine featuring a traditional meal with rice, a fried egg, vegetables, and chopsticks, promoting Seoul food experience.
Illustration of a bowl of spaghetti with a meatball, with a fork touching the spaghetti. Text at the top says 'Italian'. Text at the bottom reads 'Pasta la vista, hungry!' on an orange background.
Illustration of Hawaiian food including a plate with fried eggs, a bowl with rice, chicken, and vegetables, a bowl with unidentified ingredients, and a piece of sushi on a tropical background with a palm tree, sun, and text 'Hawaiian Aloha to Your Ap
Illustration of Indian cuisine on a green background, featuring a plate with a curry, two samosas, a bowl of raita, a fork, and a spoon, with the text 'INDIAN CURRY ON WITH DINNER'.
Greek-themed cheese and salad plate in front of a Greek landscape with white buildings and a blue dome church, with text promoting Greek feta and other cheeses.
A colorful illustration of a French-themed scene with the Eiffel Tower, cozy city buildings, green trees, a plate with a croissant, bread, and cheese, and a glass of red wine, along with the text 'FRENCH' at the top and 'GET A OUI BIT FANCY' at the b
Illustration of a food truck with a chef serving customers outside, with the text 'Food Truck' at the top and 'Truck Yeah!' at the bottom.
Colorful illustrated sign for food court with a smiling chef and a serving dish, with text 'Let's Mall It Over' at the bottom.
Illustration of fast food items, including a burger, fries, and a soft drink, with text promoting quick access to fast food.
A game instruction card with the text 'Draw 2 More, More to Choose!' and two cards with question marks on them.
Nighttime cityscape with buildings, a car, a bar, and stars; promotional poster encouraging visiting downtown for takeout.
A humorous announcement for a double date, featuring two clinking wine glasses and the text 'Double Date' and 'Pair Up for Dinner' on an orange background.
A purple background card with white and yellow text reading "FORK OF FATE" and a yellow illustration of a magic lamp with a question mark. Additional text explains: "Return all cards. Shuffle. Pick one. That’s your destiny."
Poster advertising dinner and a movie with a film camera, a plate with steak, peas, carrots, a glass of red wine, popcorn, and an empty theater with red seats.
An illustration of a diner with a building labeled 'Open,' a plate with french fries, green peas, a burger with cheese, and a soft drink with a straw. The words 'Diner' and 'The Greasy Spoon' are displayed.
Green sign advertising dining for under $15 per person, with an illustration of a plate with chicken, broccoli, and carrots, and the text "Great food doesn’t have to cost a fortune."
Illustration of chocolate lava cake topped with whipped cream and a cherry, with the text 'Epic Dessert' and 'Have Dinner First!' on a teal background.
A yellow background with text that says "Use a coupon, save some bread." There is an illustration of a fork and a butter knife crossing each other, with a coupon in the middle.
Red poster with a plate of Chinese food, including fried rice, orange chicken, and broccoli, with chopsticks. The text says 'Chinese Food' and 'Wok This Way' with decorative borders.
A breakfast plate with pancakes, bacon, and eggs, accompanied by a fork and knife, on a blue background with the text "Breakfast for Dinner" and "Eggs-Tend Your Evening."
A road sign with an illustration of a car turning off an interstate, with trees and clouds in the background. The sign advises to drive at least 10 miles and to go the extra distance for deliciousness.