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  1. What would you tell a friend about a conversation you are grateful for?

  2. What would you tell a friend about a habit that reflects your values?

  3. What would make a good story about a way to make room for rest?

  4. What is one detail you remember about a boundary that created room for something good?

  5. What is a small thing you appreciate about a quiet source of purpose?

  6. How would you describe a reason to begin again in three words?

  7. What question would you ask someone about a quality you want to practice?

  8. What would make a good story about a promise you are glad you kept?

  9. What is a surprising thing you could say about a decision that took courage?

  10. What is a surprising thing you could say about a question without a quick answer?

Creative corners

  1. What question would you ask someone about a way to define enough?

  2. What would you tell a friend about a quality you want to practice?

  3. What advice would you give someone thinking about a meaningful use of your attention?

  4. What would you tell a friend about a hope you keep returning to?

  5. What is a small thing you appreciate about a promise you are glad you kept?

  6. What question would you ask someone about a decision that took courage?

  7. What is one detail you remember about a project that changed your perspective?

  8. What question would you ask someone about a definition of success that changed?

  9. What would you like to understand better about a small choice with a lasting effect?

  10. What is one detail you remember about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  11. What is a surprising thing you could say about a story you tell yourself about change?

  12. What is a small thing you appreciate about a habit that reflects your values?

  13. What is a small thing you appreciate about a question without a quick answer?

  14. What is a surprising thing you could say about a new definition of belonging?

  15. What is one detail you remember about a lesson from uncertainty?

Everyday surprises

  1. What is one detail you remember about a kind action nobody noticed?

  2. What question would you ask someone about a meaningful ordinary day?

  3. How would you describe a quiet source of purpose in three words?

  4. How would you describe a hope you keep returning to in three words?

  5. What would you tell a friend about a reason to stay curious?

  6. What is a small thing you appreciate about a way to leave somewhere better?

  7. What would make a good story about a way to define enough?

  8. What is one detail you remember about a difficult idea you understand better?

  9. What question would you ask someone about a meaningful use of your attention?

  10. What is a surprising thing you could say about a lesson you needed time to understand?

  11. What would you tell a friend about a way to define enough?

  12. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a way to leave somewhere better?

  13. What would you tell a friend about a quiet source of purpose?

  14. What would make a good story about a quiet source of purpose?

  15. What would you tell a friend about a kind action nobody noticed?

Good stories

  1. What question would you ask someone about a lesson from uncertainty?

  2. What would you like to understand better about a value you understand differently now?

  3. What is a surprising thing you could say about a quiet source of purpose?

  4. What would you like to understand better about a belief you changed thoughtfully?

  5. What is a small thing you appreciate about a difficult idea you understand better?

  6. What question would you ask someone about a lesson you needed time to understand?

  7. What would make a good story about a moment you felt understood?

  8. What is a surprising thing you could say about a hope you keep returning to?

  9. What advice would you give someone thinking about a lesson from uncertainty?

  10. How would you describe a promise you are glad you kept in three words?

  11. What would you like to understand better about a reason to stay curious?

  12. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a boundary that created room for something good?

  13. What is a surprising thing you could say about a small act of trust?

  14. What question would you ask someone about a choice between comfort and growth?

  15. What is a small thing you appreciate about a lesson from uncertainty?

A little more curious

  1. How would you describe a definition of success that changed in three words?

  2. What would you like to understand better about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  3. How would you describe a new definition of belonging in three words?

  4. What is one detail you remember about a lesson you needed time to understand?

  5. What advice would you give someone thinking about a conversation you are grateful for?

  6. How would you describe a decision that took courage in three words?

  7. What advice would you give someone thinking about a small act of trust?

  8. What is one detail you remember about a meaningful use of your attention?

  9. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a new definition of belonging?

  10. What would you tell a friend about a difficult idea you understand better?

  11. What would you tell a friend about a reason to begin again?

  12. What would you like to understand better about a habit that reflects your values?

  13. What would make a good story about a question without a quick answer?

  14. How would you describe a moment you felt understood in three words?

  15. What would you like to understand better about a difficult idea you understand better?

Easy openers

  1. What would you like to understand better about a conversation you are grateful for?

  2. What advice would you give someone thinking about a project that changed your perspective?

  3. How would you describe a way to offer help thoughtfully in three words?

  4. How would you describe a habit that reflects your values in three words?

  5. What would you tell a friend about a way to make room for rest?

  6. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a difficult idea you understand better?

  7. What would you tell a friend about a hope for your community?

  8. What question would you ask someone about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  9. What is one detail you remember about a promise you are glad you kept?

  10. What is a small thing you appreciate about a hope for your community?

  11. What would you like to understand better about a lesson you needed time to understand?

  12. What advice would you give someone thinking about a hope for your community?

  13. How would you describe a small act of trust in three words?

  14. What advice would you give someone thinking about a choice between comfort and growth?

  15. What is a small thing you appreciate about a boundary that created room for something good?

Little adventures

  1. What is a small thing you appreciate about a choice between comfort and growth?

  2. How would you describe a lesson from not getting your first choice in three words?

  3. What is a surprising thing you could say about a reason to stay curious?

  4. What would you tell a friend about a belief you changed thoughtfully?

  5. What would make a good story about a story you tell yourself about change?

  6. How would you describe a meaningful use of your attention in three words?

  7. What is one detail you remember about a thing you can appreciate without owning?

  8. What would you tell a friend about a lesson from uncertainty?

  9. What is a small thing you appreciate about a definition of success that changed?

  10. What would make a good story about a hope you keep returning to?

  11. What is a small thing you appreciate about a thing you want to understand before judging?

  12. How would you describe a reason to stay curious in three words?

  13. What is the first thing that comes to mind when you think about a choice between comfort and growth?

  14. What would you tell a friend about a way to leave somewhere better?

  15. What is a surprising thing you could say about a generous interpretation of a disagreement?

How to play with deep

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. 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.

How do you play icebreakers with deep?

Ask one question and give everyone a short turn. Listen without interrupting, and let anyone pass. For a mixed group, start light, leave space for a story, and ask before making a question more personal. Passing is always welcome.

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.

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