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What is one detail you remember about a process you would simplify that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a useful team tradition in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a habit for keeping notes that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a topic for a five-minute knowledge share that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a shortcut that helps your workflow that could start a longer conversation?

Easy openers

What is a surprising thing you could say about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a useful team tradition that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a topic for a five-minute knowledge share in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a project handover that worked in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a project handover that worked that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a lesson from a prototype that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a useful question for a new teammate that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a way to ask a better question in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a project handover that worked that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a way to make a remote meeting inclusive that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a good use of a meeting-free hour that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about an idea that improved after discussion that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a shortcut that helps your workflow in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a workday ritual that helps you focus that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a piece of constructive feedback in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a helpful example of clear communication that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a useful question for a new teammate in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a small improvement to a shared process that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a process you would simplify that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a tip for a calm Monday that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a practical way to prepare for a busy week that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a workday ritual that helps you focus that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a problem solved through collaboration that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a practical way to prepare for a busy week that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a problem solved through collaboration that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill swap you would organize that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a small improvement to a shared process that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a habit for keeping notes that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a clear explanation you appreciated that could start a longer conversation?

Everyday surprises

How would you describe a favorite way to learn something new in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a good balance of planning and flexibility that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a lesson from a prototype in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a tool you learned by experimenting that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a way to welcome someone new that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a workday ritual that helps you focus in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a project handover that worked that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a pleasant office detail that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a useful way to begin a project that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a helpful example of clear communication in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a small experiment worth trying that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a way to recognize quiet contributions that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a way to ask a better question that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about an idea that improved after discussion that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a useful way to summarize a decision that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a helpful example of clear communication that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a favorite type of problem to solve that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a useful team tradition that could start a longer conversation?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a piece of constructive feedback that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a tiny team success that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What is one detail you remember about a resource you would share that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a way to recognize quiet contributions that could start a longer conversation?
What would make a good story about a considerate way to end a meeting that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a small improvement to a shared process that could start a longer conversation?
What question would you ask someone about a useful way to begin a project that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a problem solved through collaboration in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a skill swap you would organize that could start a longer conversation?
What would you like to understand better about a favorite way to learn something new that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a moment when a different perspective helped that could start a longer conversation?
What is a small thing you appreciate about a skill you learned from a colleague that could start a longer conversation?
What would you tell a friend about a skill outside your job title that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a small experiment worth trying in three words that could start a longer conversation?
How would you describe a good balance of planning and flexibility in three words that could start a longer conversation?
What advice would you give someone thinking about an idea that improved after discussion that could start a longer conversation?
What is a surprising thing you could say about a way to make a remote meeting inclusive that could start a longer conversation?

How to play with work

Pick a question, answer at your own pace, and ask a follow-up that interests you. The aim is conversation, not a score. For work groups, make participation optional, avoid judging answers, and allow about 30 seconds per person. Keep personal follow-ups optional.

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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.