A little inspiration
Secret missions
Secret missions are low-key but fun. One player gets the instruction and slips it into the game. It creates little surprises and lots of laughs.
117 challenges
Ask a question about the menu and say thanks
Quick one: Ask a question about the menu and say thanks.
Read the challengeAsk a question that gets someone to talk about their day
Quick one: Ask a question that gets someone to talk about their day.
Read the challengeAsk another player for a quick bit of everyday advice
Here's the challenge: Ask another player for a quick bit of everyday advice.
Read the challengeAsk another player what they want to do next time
Small challenge: Ask another player what they want to do next time.
Read the challengeChange your voice pitch (higher/lower) for five minutes
Small challenge: Change your voice pitch (higher/lower) for five minutes.
Read the challengeDescribe a drink or dish like a food critic
Try this: Describe a drink or dish like a food critic.
Read the challengeDescribe your drink with three adjectives
Small challenge: Describe your drink with three adjectives.
Read the challengeDiscreetly place a napkin on a friend's seat before they sit down
Small challenge: Discreetly place a napkin on a friend's seat before they sit down.
Read the challengeDo a quick imitation (max 5 seconds) and move on
Quick one: Do a quick imitation (max 5 seconds) and move on.
Read the challengeDraw a small smiley on a napkin and leave it visible
Your move: Draw a small smiley on a napkin and leave it visible.
Read the challengeFind something that matches your outfit and point it out later
Quick one: Find something that matches your outfit and point it out later.
Read the challengeGive a discreet applause (2-3 claps) when someone does something well
Let's do it: Give a discreet applause (2-3 claps) when someone does something well.
Read the challengeGive a short three-word summary of tonight
Your move: Give a short three-word summary of tonight.
Read the challengeGive a spontaneous applause (3 claps) for the group
Let's do it: Give a spontaneous applause (3 claps) for the group.
Read the challengeGive someone a new "title" in a sentence without explaining
Try this: Give someone a new "title" in a sentence without explaining.
Read the challengeHold eye contact for three seconds with three different people
Your move: Hold eye contact for three seconds with three different people.
Read the challengeIf it fits, do a discreet hand clap with another player
Your move: If it fits, do a discreet hand clap with another player.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet fingertip applause
Here's the challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet fingertip applause.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet nod
Your move: If it fits, give another player a discreet nod.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet nod
Let's do it: If it fits, give another player a discreet nod.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet nod of support
Here's the challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet nod of support.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet nod when your eyes meet
Small challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet nod when your eyes meet.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet nod when your eyes meet
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet nod when your eyes meet.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet nod while they speak
Let's do it: If it fits, give another player a discreet nod while they speak.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet pat
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet pat.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet pat
Small challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet pat.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet pat if it feels right
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet pat if it feels right.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet smile at the right moment
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet smile at the right moment.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet smile at the right moment
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet smile at the right moment.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet smile when it fits
Let's do it: If it fits, give another player a discreet smile when it fits.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet smile when they look at you
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet smile when they look at you.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up at the right moment
Small challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up at the right moment.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up when it fits
Small challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up when it fits.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up without explanation
Let's do it: If it fits, give another player a discreet thumbs-up without explanation.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a discreet wink
Small challenge: If it fits, give another player a discreet wink.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a friendly look
Let's do it: If it fits, give another player a friendly look.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a friendly nod when they look at you
Your move: If it fits, give another player a friendly nod when they look at you.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a quiet pat on the shoulder
Here's the challenge: If it fits, give another player a quiet pat on the shoulder.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a silent thumbs-up when your eyes meet
Try this: If it fits, give another player a silent thumbs-up when your eyes meet.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a small smile when they look at you
Here's the challenge: If it fits, give another player a small smile when they look at you.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a subtle thumbs-up
Quick one: If it fits, give another player a subtle thumbs-up.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player a warm look
Here's the challenge: If it fits, give another player a warm look.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player an encouraging look
Here's the challenge: If it fits, give another player an encouraging look.
Read the challengeIf it fits, give another player discreet fingertip applause
Your move: If it fits, give another player discreet fingertip applause.
Read the challengeIf it fits, make a discreet toast gesture toward the group
Quick one: If it fits, make a discreet toast gesture toward the group.
Read the challengeIf it fits, silently mouth "nice one" to another player
Small challenge: If it fits, silently mouth "nice one" to another player.
Read the challengeJoke once: "we can take it tonight"
Quick one: Joke once: "we can take it tonight".
Read the challengeLet another player know with a discreet gesture that they're doing a good job
Try this: Let another player know with a discreet gesture that they're doing a good job.
Read the challengeMake a silent toast toward a player when they look away
Small challenge: Make a silent toast toward a player when they look away.
Read the challengeMake a small toast to "future your city"
Here's the challenge: Make a small toast to "future your city".
Read the challengeMake a small victory gesture when someone else succeeds
Your move: Make a small victory gesture when someone else succeeds.
Read the challengeMake up a new word and use it in a sentence
Here's the challenge: Make up a new word and use it in a sentence.
Read the challengeMake up a nickname for a player and use it once
Quick one: Make up a nickname for a player and use it once.
Read the challengeMention your city in a sentence naturally
Quick one: Mention your city in a sentence naturally.
Read the challengeMove something small at the table without disturbing (napkin/coaster)
Here's the challenge: Move something small at the table without disturbing (napkin/coaster).
Read the challengeNod in agreement in three different conversations
Small challenge: Nod in agreement in three different conversations.
Read the challengeSay "exactly" three times over ten minutes
Small challenge: Say "exactly" three times over ten minutes.
Read the challengeSay "exactly" twice within five minutes
Let's do it: Say "exactly" twice within five minutes.
Read the challengeSay "thank you" to the staff next time
Try this: Say "thank you" to the staff next time.
Read the challengeSay "that was powerful" about tonight when it fits
Here's the challenge: Say "that was powerful" about tonight when it fits.
Read the challengeSay "wow" once, sincerely
Quick one: Say "wow" once, sincerely.
Read the challengeSay a sentence that starts with "In your city
Here's the challenge: Say a sentence that starts with "In your city...".
Read the challengeSay a short sentence that starts with "tonight"
Quick one: Say a short sentence that starts with "tonight".
Read the challengeSay one thing you want to remember from tonight without mentioning the game
Let's do it: Say one thing you want to remember from tonight without mentioning the game.
Read the challengeSay one word that describes the vibe right now
Try this: Say one word that describes the vibe right now.
Read the challengeSay something nice about the place without mentioning the game
Quick one: Say something nice about the place without mentioning the game.
Read the challengeSecret goal: discover something you and another player both prefer over the same alternative
Secret goal: discover something you and another player both prefer over the same alternative. Ask without revealing your own choice first. You get three …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to choose between two imaginary restaurants and name one advantage of each
Secret goal: get another player to choose between two imaginary restaurants and name one advantage of each. You describe the restaurants. You have one minute; …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to describe an object using both a shape and a material
Secret goal: get another player to describe an object using both a shape and a material. You may ask two questions but cannot explicitly ask about shape or …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to describe the round through a comparison and explain which real event fits it
Secret goal: get another player to describe the round through a comparison and explain which real event fits it. Do not ask for praise or points. The mission …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to mention two events from the round in the right order without asking what happened first
Secret goal: get another player to mention two events from the round in the right order without asking what happened first. Guide the conversation with no more …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to name two things that fit in the same suitcase, without saying suitcase or pack yourself
Secret goal: get another player to name two things that fit in the same suitcase, without saying suitcase or pack yourself. You have 60 seconds. Once both items …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to propose a rule for an imaginary club and then invent an exception to their own rule
Secret goal: get another player to propose a rule for an imaginary club and then invent an exception to their own rule. You choose the club’s theme. The mission …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get another player to teach you a simple trick and then confirm that you have explained it correctly in your own words
Secret goal: get another player to teach you a simple trick and then confirm that you have explained it correctly in your own words. Ask for something that …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get someone to ask a follow-up question about an imaginary, harmless problem with an invention
Secret goal: get someone to ask a follow-up question about an imaginary, harmless problem with an invention. Make it clear the situation is fictional, but keep …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get someone to suggest a small change that would make an earlier challenge easier for a beginner
Secret goal: get someone to suggest a small change that would make an earlier challenge easier for a beginner. Then ask one question about how the change works. …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get two people to jointly name an invention inspired by something in the round
Secret goal: get two people to jointly name an invention inspired by something in the round. One supplies the first part of the name and the other the last. You …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get two people to suggest a name each for an imaginary cat without hearing each other’s answers first
Secret goal: get two people to suggest a name each for an imaginary cat without hearing each other’s answers first. Say both names and combine them into a …
Read the challengeSecret goal: get two people to suggest different solutions to the same small everyday problem
Secret goal: get two people to suggest different solutions to the same small everyday problem. Combine their suggestions into a third solution without revealing …
Read the challengeSecret goal: give another player a simple instruction in exactly five words and get them to follow it
Secret goal: give another player a simple instruction in exactly five words and get them to follow it. Choose something they can do while seated without moving …
Read the challengeSecret goal: reuse an unusual word someone said during the round so another person recognises the context and explains where it came from
Secret goal: reuse an unusual word someone said during the round so another person recognises the context and explains where it came from. You may give one …
Read the challengeSecret icebreaker: which superpower would you choose?
Ask another player which superpower they would choose. A simple secret task with one follow-up question and room for a short conversation.
Read the challengeSecret mission: arrange a group photo
Suggest a group photo and let another player hold the phone. A short task with clear roles for the photographer and optional participation and sharing.
Read the challengeSecret mission: give a sincere compliment
Give the person on your left a specific compliment without mentioning the game. Choose a natural moment and focus on a quality or action.
Read the challengeSecret mission: give a subtle thumbs-up
Acknowledge another player with a friendly thumbs-up. Choose a natural moment and make the gesture once without interrupting the conversation.
Read the challengeSee if you can get another player to pick something (song/theme/word) without mentioning the game
Small challenge: See if you can get another player to pick something (song/theme/word) without mentioning the game.
Read the challengeSee if you can get another player to smile without saying why
Here's the challenge: See if you can get another player to smile without saying why.
Read the challengeSee if you can get someone to say "cheers" without you saying it first
Your move: See if you can get someone to say "cheers" without you saying it first.
Read the challengeSee if you can get someone to say "yes, absolutely"
Here's the challenge: See if you can get someone to say "yes, absolutely".
Read the challengeSee if you can get someone to toast with you spontaneously
Quick one: See if you can get someone to toast with you spontaneously.
Read the challengeSee if you can make the group laugh without telling a joke (e.g., a face)
Small challenge: See if you can make the group laugh without telling a joke (e.g., a face).
Read the challengeSend a thank-you text to someone who means a lot to you
Your move: Send a thank-you text to someone who means a lot to you.
Read the challengeSend a thank-you to a player for something small
Let's do it: Send a thank-you to a player for something small.
Read the challengeShare one positive surprise from tonight
Quick one: Share one positive surprise from tonight.
Read the challengeShare one thing you want to take with you from tonight without making a thing of it
Here's the challenge: Share one thing you want to take with you from tonight without making a thing of it.
Read the challengeSit with a straight back like royalty for one minute
Try this: Sit with a straight back like royalty for one minute.
Read the challengeSmoothly change the topic to something fun (movie, travel, food)
Your move: Smoothly change the topic to something fun (movie, travel, food).
Read the challengeSpeak slower than usual for two sentences
Try this: Speak slower than usual for two sentences.
Read the challengeSpeak with a British accent
A secret mission that creates total confusion. Can you keep a straight face while speaking with a British accent?
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