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What is a small thing you appreciate about a place that made you curious that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a game you keep returning to that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a meal you still remember that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a meal you still remember in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a change of perspective that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a dream day out that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a surprising collection that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a surprising collection that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a creative gift that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a creative gift that could start a longer conversation?

Little adventures

What is a surprising thing you could say about a hobby that surprised you that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a creative gift that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about an idea you wrote down that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a habit that saves you time that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a new thing you tried that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a favorite season that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a habit that saves you time that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a small adventure close to home that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a game you keep returning to that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a habit that saves you time that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a favorite way to welcome someone that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about an idea you wrote down that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a thing you repaired that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a small act of kindness that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a project you paused that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a piece of advice you actually used that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a change of perspective that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a comforting routine that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a habit that saves you time that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a challenge you enjoyed that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a hobby that surprised you that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a tradition you invented that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a conversation that changed a plan that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a favorite way to welcome someone that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about an idea you wrote down that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a useful mistake that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a tradition you invented in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a book you would happily lend that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a tiny celebration that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a project you finished in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a lesson from traveling that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a favorite way to welcome someone that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a lesson from traveling that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a challenge you enjoyed in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a memory of a rainy day that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a book you would happily lend that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a piece of advice you actually used that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a skill you learned slowly that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a dream day out that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an idea you wrote down that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a good recommendation in three words that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a book you would happily lend in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a creative gift that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a skill you want to share that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a change of perspective that could start a longer conversation?

Good stories

What would you tell a friend about a tradition you invented that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about an ordinary object with a story that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a small adventure close to home that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a moment of teamwork in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a place that made you curious that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a challenge you enjoyed that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a habit that saves you time that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a game you keep returning to that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a creative gift in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a tradition you invented that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a good weekend ritual that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a book you would happily lend that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a change of perspective in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a memory of a rainy day that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about an ordinary object with a story that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about an ordinary object with a story that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a good weekend ritual that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a favorite season that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a favorite season that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a pleasant surprise in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a pleasant surprise that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a good recommendation that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a conversation that changed a plan that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill you want to share that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a place that made you curious that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a skill you want to share that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a project you paused that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a useful mistake that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a favorite quiet place that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a book you would happily lend that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a dream day out that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a challenge you enjoyed that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a thing you repaired that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a good weekend ritual that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a place that made you curious that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a useful question that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a moment of teamwork that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a good weekend ritual that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good weekend ritual that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a useful mistake that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a good recommendation that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a skill you want to share that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a habit that saves you time that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a useful mistake that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a small act of kindness that could start a longer conversation?

How to play with everyone

Pick a question, answer at your own pace, and ask a follow-up that interests you. The aim is conversation, not a score. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

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A quick round

Pick ten prompts and keep each answer to one sentence. Stop when the group wants to talk more.

A story round

Use fewer prompts and invite an optional follow-up. Let the person answering decide how much to share.

A paper round

Print a small set, cut out the cards, and let willing players draw a prompt. Keep a skip pile on the table.

Make it your game.

Simple rules, plenty of room for your group.

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Can we play without an account or an app?

Yes. Open play mode in your browser, read a prompt aloud, and move to the next one. Every control also works without JavaScript.

Can I print these questions as cards?

Yes. Choose Print cards, select how many you want, and download a PDF with cut lines and an optional rules card. Printing is free.

Can someone skip an uncomfortable question?

Always. Skip without explaining, choose another prompt, or stop the round. Nobody owes the group a personal answer or a performance.

Are these questions appropriate for this group?

This bank is rated general. Kids and school banks are separate from adult banks. All our content is non-explicit, and even flirty prompts stay light.