The Playdate Deck: Two-Person Games for Building Connection, Playfulness, and Relationship Resilience.
Get ready to laugh, learn, and grow together with this unique and playful two-person game deck you can take anywhere. Perfect for friends, family members, colleagues, and couples, these games are a fun and engaging way to build trust, communication, trust, and connection
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Secret Mantra
The Playdate Deck has 58 unique games to play with a partner. Secret Mantra is a two-person improv game that can be played while you are having a conversation with your partner or even at the beginning of a day, like we did here.
Try a simple one like: I Love you. I want to be closer to you. You’re my favorite. Don’t tell your partner what you’ve chosen. Pay attention to how it influences you to have a secret mantra.
What People Are Saying
The Playdate Deck provides our family ways to connect and appreciate each other through playful, easy-to-understand improvisation-based games.
I'm 61 and my sons are 22, 20 and 19 years old. We rarely have the opportunity to connect outside of the logistics of life - work schedules, who's fed the dog, use of the car, etc. - so the deck really opens that door. It builds a sense of trust and appreciation for each other that already exists but is rarely spotlighted in the way that we experience through the interactions we share during the games.
They are quick, fun, and a great way to warm up for other conversations that can be more emotionally challenging, or just to touch base with a bit of fun. I love this deck. We belly laugh together, and at the end of playing I feel as though I've been hugged fully and completely, and that I've reciprocated in kind.
— April
I received my Playdate Deck just over a year ago. In addition to it being a fun and novel way to connect with others, I could not be more pleased with its portability and versatility. I have used the deck to enjoyably pass the time in some truly unusual places. For example, last year, on my birthday, I was unfortunately surprised with a flat tire and a two hour wait to get it patched. Luckily I had the Playdate Deck in my car. My wife and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves during our wait playing "Bumper Stickers," "Foley Artist" and other games. I have also brought the deck camping several times and used it as a fun, zero technology, group activity around the campfire with groups of two, three, four, or five people. Even my young nephews, ages 8 and 10, have enjoyed their opportunity to play the varied cards that work for all ages. It was amazing watching them create and play out goofy scenarios with the "Loose Interpretation" game. And the adults certainly enjoyed the kids being engaged and entertained during our 30 minute wait in the ferry line! Do yourself a favor and pick up a deck today. You will not be disappointed!
— Lynn
The Playdate Deck creates an instant atmosphere of contagious joy and delight. We brought it out with groups of friends on multiple occasions and the room erupted in laughter. Whenever we use it, someone asks me for the link to purchase their own. My husband and I use it with our kiddos, too. There is no better vehicle to connect, explore, and play together.
— Merideth Hite Estevez, musician and author
I am seeing a new guy, and things are going great. As part of our most recent date, we did an app, main dish, and dessert game from your deck. They did amazingly at setting our mood and building connection. I had the most wonderful day, and The Playdate Deck was a huge part of it. I even played one with my friend's 5-year-old son. He loved it, and now he wants to play the "play pretend cards" all the time.
—Corey
These games are fantastic! Not only are they fun but engaging and memorable. It was an entertaining and creative way to both strengthen an existing friendship as well as develop a new one. I look forward to playing more of them!
— Janelle
What a joy to use The Playdate deck during a retreat time with friends! Playing together filled our time with laughter, and the deck gave us opportunity for reflection and connection with one another. Each card gave clear instructions for how to play and invited us to learn about one another and ourselves in the process. I look forward to more opportunities to use the deck with my family and friends.
— Heather
I love this deck! Not only are they fun, brief, and portable but the games have allowed me to connect with my partner of 14 years in completely new ways.
I have had surprising insights about our relationship, our communication patterns, and have learned about myself in the process. Practicing how to "yes, and" my partner has carried over into our day-to-day lives creating more spontaneity and harmony. After I play the games, even for a few minutes, I feel more gratitude and appreciation for my husband. It has brought fun, levity and connection into our lives.
— Kristen B
The perfect way to break out of your day-to-day funk and re engage with your partner in a unique and playful way.
This game needs a tissue sponsor! Every time we play, we end up laughing so hard we cry.
Initially, when I brought out the deck, my partner would groan, saying, "It's been a long day, and I'm tired." However, after just one or two cards from the Playdate Deck, we'd find ourselves laughing, rekindling our connection, and rediscovering the playful spark in our relationship, reenergizing us both.
Even reading the manual feels like a TLDR checklist for a successful relationship: “It’s important to approach this with a sense of playfulness and kindness, not to teach your partner how to be better.” …Boom! Couples therapy mic drop.
Sara's improv class was my first, and despite feeling nervous each and every time, I walked away from each session feeling invigorated and deeply connected to my fellow classmates. The Playdate Deck recaptures that playful, childlike spirit we embraced together, a feeling I've joyfully shared with my partner, friends, and family ever since.
— Karen
My husband and I played your cards tonight. It started sort of rough but by dessert it was wonderful. Thank you. What a magical gift. We had such a good time doing ABC and the dress up game. Thank you!
Oh and the air traffic control tower game was really fun. It might have been my favorite, it really turned things around - helped me let go and trust him better. I thought it was profound actually.
It put me into a really transformed head and spirit space.
He ended up going to bed and I was so alive creatively that I stayed up and painted, feeling so good and inspired.
— Julia