Questions for a First Gathering
DecksQuestions for a First Gathering · 30 cards
For this deck
Icebreaker questions to open a first-time gathering
Icebreaker question cards that ease the awkwardness of a group meeting for the first time.
A mix of questions about your name, how you feel today, and the pace of an unfamiliar room.
Kept short and gentle so even the quiet ones can join in comfortably.
Three steps
- Choose a deck
- Draw a card
- Take turns answering
When · with whom
3–8 playersWorkGatheringsNew PeopleMeeting someoneCoworkers
Meet each other halfway
- Hear it allHear the whole answer before you reflect
- Take your timeIf they pause, give them a moment
- Let it beYou don't need to correct them
- Choose freelyFeel free to skip any card
- Keep balanceBalance talking and listening
- Keep it hereLet what you share here stay here
A list for anyone preparing a conversation.
- First FeelingWhat you brought with you
- NameA name you want to call
- Favorite SpotWhere you stand
- PaceYour pace these days
- Feeling at EaseWhen your guard comes down
- ExpressionWhat your face says first
- What You Want to Know FirstWhere your curiosity goes first
- You TodayYou, here, today
- What You Keep Looking UpWhat you look into alone
- A Favorite Time of DayThe hour you save for yourself
- What You Listen ToWhat stays in your ear
- Somewhere You WentA place that comes back to you
- Something to Ask TodayWhat you would bring up now
- An Old CuriosityCarried for years
- NicknameThe name you went by
- SuperpowerA power you would want
- An ObjectOne thing you keep close
- SnackWhat you keep reaching for
- SoundA sound that stays with you
- What Stood OutWhere your eyes land
- Today in WeatherToday's weather inside you
- Getting ThroughSlipping past it
- Something You Are Good AtGrown quietly
- Something You LearnedWhat meeting someone left you
- Words You Are Glad to HearWords that open you up
- DifferenceThe side unlike yours
- A Moment You LaughedA smile already spreading
- MemoriesA scene that stays with you
- HopeWhat you are hoping for
- What’s NextWhat comes next for you
FAQ
- Is it free? Do you need an account?
- Yes, everything is free. You don't need to sign up or log in. This site may show ads, though.
- Your conversations aren't saved on the server. The nickname you enter also stays only in this browser.
- How many cards are there? What kinds of cards can you find?
- There are 771 cards across 23 decks. They range from questions for looking back on your own to questions to share with family, partners, friends and colleagues.
- Each deck has its own feel. If you'd like to start light, open Today's Question first.
- Who is it best for—family, a partner, or friends?
- Each deck shows which relationship it suits. With Family is great for family, Deeper Together for a partner, and Switching Seats for friends.
- Either-Or Questions is an easy choice when you're meeting for the first time. If you're not sure what to pick, filter by relationship or situation at the top.
- How is this different from buying physical talk cards?
- You don't need to buy anything or install an app. Just open a link and start right away.
- There are no cards to lose or carry around. You won't get the feel of paper, though—that's where physical cards shine.
- How many people do you need? Can you use it alone?
- It's easiest with two people, but a bigger group works well too. Enter the number of people, and you'll see whose turn it is.
- You can flip through the cards on your own too. Even if you don't answer out loud, the questions stay with you.
- Is it available in languages other than Korean?
- Only Korean is available right now. Other languages are on the way.
- You can see the languages coming next in the language list in the footer.
- Can you use it for interviews or group orientations?
- Yes. For a first conversation with someone new, a group orientation, or an icebreaker, 'Today's Question' and 'Either-Or Questions' work especially well. There are no right answers, so nobody needs to prepare in advance.
- It can also help you prepare for an interview. Use 'Today's Question' to reflect on who you are these days, then explain your choices in 'Either-Or Questions' to make introducing yourself feel much easier.
- Cards made especially for interview questions are in the works. You'll see an announcement when they're ready.
Questions for a First Gathering · workplace-group
Icebreaker questions to open a first-time gathering
Icebreaker question cards that ease the awkwardness of a group meeting for the first time.
A mix of questions about your name, how you feel today, and the pace of an unfamiliar room.
Kept short and gentle so even the quiet ones can join in comfortably.