How to Play Past Small Talk

Curated questions designed to move beyond surface-level chitchat. Draw cards and go deeper—one question at a time.

How the game works

Draw a card
Each card has one question. Draw one (or tap to flip, in the app), read it out loud, and both answer. There's no right or wrong—just real talk.
Answer together
Take turns or answer together, whatever feels natural. The point is to go beyond small talk and learn something about each other.
Go at your own pace
Questions range from light to deeper. Move through the deck at whatever speed works—linger on a question or skip ahead.

What you'll see

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Example questions

What was your first impression of me when we met, and how has it changed?
What's a small moment we shared that you still think about often?
What's something you've learned about yourself through being with me?

Hidden features

Click the speaker on any question to have a voice narrate it out for your group.
Duplicate a game to adjust the questions to your vibe.
Make any game private to keep it just for you.

Playing tips

Put phones face-down and share one screen so you're both present.
Don't rush. Sit with a question before answering.
If a question feels too heavy, skip it. There's no obligation to answer everything.

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