Relationship Building
Cue Cards
Big Conversations in a little deck—because the BEST connections start with the right question.
Start Connecting Today!
One Card Can Change Everything
One Card Can Change Everything
Follow these Simple Instructions
1. Choose a card.
2. Answer the Cue with the other person.
3. Ask follow-up questions. Be curious.
4. Get to Know yourself and others better.
... Or try out one of the awesome card games below!
These Games were Collaboratively Designed by Youth, Teachers, Couples, & Friends
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Cue Up The Convo!™
Quick, Simple, & Easy Check-ins!
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Cue The Vibes™
The Large Group Vibe Check!
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Deep Dive Vibes™
The Deep Vibes Convo Game!
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Mix, Cue, & Mingle™
The Moving Music Check-in Game!
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That's My Cue™
Check-In
Conversation Game -
Truth Fib or Fudge?™
Bluffing Conversation and Relationship Building Game.
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WHAT'S D.I.S.?™
What should we know about the services you provide? Better descriptions result in more sales.
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CircleUp Check-Up™
The Check-in/out Meeting Practice!
Card Levels
Choose Cards That Reflect Your Comfort Level
From Light To Deep
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Great For Light Level, Getting To Know You Connections
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Great For More Established, Deeper Connections, Dates, or Besties
Quick Start GAMES
Relationship Building Cue Card™ Games
For Families, Friends, Coworkers, & Dates
Cue Up The Convo!™ The Quick Check-In Game
A team-building, icebreaker, or Relationship-building Conversation Card Game to deepen bonds between you, a friend, your loved ones, students, or coworkers.
Great For: Classroom, Meetings, Trainings, Family Game Night, Friends Game Night, Date Night, & Restorative Circles.
Players - 2+ People! | Ages 8+
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Objective
Use engaging prompts to spark meaningful conversations, foster connections, and encourage reflection. Perfect for team meetings, family gatherings, classrooms, or friend hangouts!
Instructions
1. Pick 3 Cards
Shuffle the deck thoroughly to mix the prompts.
Spread the cards out face down or stack them in a pile.
Each player draws 3 cards from the deck.
Players will choose one card at a time to answer during their turn.
2. Decide Who Goes First
Add up the numbers shown in the top center of the 3 cards in your hand.
The player with the highest total goes first.
3. Answer & Share
On their turn, the player selects one card from their hand to play.
They read the card aloud and answer the prompt.
After their turn, all players take turns responding to the same card.
4. Discard After Play
Once everyone has answered the card in play, place it in a discard pile.
The next player (clockwise or agreed direction) selects one card from their hand to continue the game.
Special Rule: Cue Up the Convo!
Once per game, a player can replace the card in play by saying, “I’m gonna Cue Up the Convo!”
They draw a new card from the deck.
All players must answer the new card instead of the original one.
5. Finish the Game
The game ends when all players have no cards left in their hands.
Want to Keep Playing?
Deal out 3 new cards to each player and continue!
For deeper conversations, consider using only Level 3 or Level 4 cards. These levels are designed to foster more meaningful and personal connections.
Optional Variations
Lightning Round: Each player answers their card with a quick, one-sentence response to keep the game fast-paced.
Group Reflections: After a few rounds, pause to discuss any surprising insights or shared perspectives.
Story Time: Encourage players to share a short personal story related to their answer for deeper connection.
Cue The Vibes!™ The Large Group Vibe Check
A team-building game Conversation Card Game to deepen bonds and learn more about one another. Great for family events, workplace trainings, classroom activities, and Game Night with friends!
Great For: Classroom, Meetings, Trainings, Family Game Night, Friends Game Night, Date Night, & Restorative Justice Circles.
Players - Ideally 3+ people Ages 13+ | Ages 8+
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Objective
Engage a large group in meaningful conversations using fun, reflective prompts. Perfect for team meetings, training sessions, classrooms, family gatherings, or friend hangouts, this activity encourages sharing, connection, and thoughtful reflection.
Instructions
1. Pick ONE Group Sharing Style
Choose how your group will interact with the cards:
A. One Card for All: Select a single card for everyone to answer.
B. Group Cards: Divide the group into smaller teams and give each team their own card to discuss.
C. Card Grab: Spread all cards on a table or surface and let each person pick one as they arrive.
Form Groups
After deciding on the sharing style, split participants into smaller groups if necessary. Aim for groups of 4-6 people to ensure everyone has enough time to share.2. Cue the Vibes! Share & Connect
One person at a time reads their chosen card aloud and shares their response.
After the first person answers, everyone in the group responds to the same card with their own thoughts or feelings.
Once everyone has responded, the next person in the group takes their turn by reading their card, and the process repeats.
Discard Used Cards: After all players have answered a card, place it in a discard pile to keep the game organized and track progress.
3. Choose a Follow-Up Question
The person who chose the card gets to decide on the follow-up question to spark deeper reflection.
What surprised you about someone else’s vibe or perspective?
What’s one similarity or difference you noticed that could help you adjust how you interact with others?
How did someone else’s answer make you think differently about the topic?
What’s one thing you learned about someone that you didn’t know before?
How does this discussion relate to something happening in your life right now?
Finish the Game
The game ends when everyone has responded to all cards in play.
If you’d like to continue, shuffle the deck and start a new round, or select cards from specific levels (e.g., deeper-level prompts) to explore more meaningful conversations.
Optional Variations
Vibe Lightning Round: Limit each player to a one-sentence response to keep the game moving quickly.
Group Reflections: After finishing a round, have a group discussion about shared insights or recurring themes.
Personalized Prompts: Allow players to modify their card prompts to better fit their experiences or interests.
Switching Partners: Have everyone in the group assign themselves a number. After finishing a round, call out a number (e.g., “All 1’s!”). Those players will leave their current group, say goodbye, and find a new partner or group to continue the game.
Deep Dive Vibes!™ The Deep Vibes Conversation Game!
A team-building game Conversation Card Game to deepen bonds and learn more about one another. Great for family events, workplace trainings, classroom activities, and Game Night with friends!
Great For: Classroom, Meetings, Trainings, Family Game Night, Friends Game Night, Date Night, Besties Hangouts & Restorative Circles.
Players - Ideally 3+ people Ages 13+ | Ages 8+
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Objective
Engage a large group in meaningful conversations using fun, reflective prompts. Perfect for team meetings, training sessions, classrooms, family gatherings, or friend hangouts, this activity encourages sharing, connection, and thoughtful reflection.
Setup
1. Sort the Deck
Separate all Level 3 and Level 4 cards (Level 3 Cards = 3, 9, 12, 13, 18, 24, 25, 28, 30, 31, 32, 34, 38, 41, 42, 43, 45, 49, 52, 54, 55, 58, 62, 68, 69, 70) (Level 4 Cards = 1, 4, 15, 16, 20, 21, 35, 44, 46, 48, 53, 57, 59, 60, 64).
These are the deeper-level prompts for the game.
2. Deal the Cards
Each player picks 5 cards from the sorted deck and places them face down in front of the other player. (No peeking!)
Gameplay
Step 1: Take Turns
On your turn, choose 1 card from the other player’s stack.
You can:
Answer the card yourself, earning points for a thoughtful response.
Pass the Vibe: Lose -0.5 points and choose the other player to answer instead of answering it yourself.
Once the first person answers, the other player can also choose to answer and earn points.
Step 2: Scoring
Use the score card below to keep track of your points on your mobile device!
+1 Point: For answering a question with more than one sentence.
+0.5 Points (Partner): For asking a thoughtful follow-up question.
+0.5 Points: For answering the follow-up question.
-0.5 Points: If you use Pass the Vibe to make the other person answer.
Special Rules
1. Skip Limit
You can only skip 2 questions during the game without penalty.
2. Swap a Card
Once per game, you can swap one card in your hand for a new card from the deck. This costs -1 point.
3. Lightning Round
Once per game, each player can declare a Lightning Round.
Randomly draw a card from the deck. Both players must answer the question and cannot skip.
+2 Points: For answering the question.
-2 Points: If you choose not to answer.
Winning the Game
Play until all green and purple cards have been used or until players decide to stop.
Tally the Points: The player with the most points wins.
Ties: If there’s a tie, both players are declared Deep Dive Champions!
Optional Variations
Time It: Set a timer for answers (e.g., 60 seconds) to keep the game moving quickly.
Reflection Moment: At the end, each player shares one surprising or meaningful thing they learned about the other.
Replay with New Cards: After finishing, shuffle and deal a new set of cards to play again!
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Have an iPhone or iPad? You can download the Pages doc version below or a fillable PDF form if you are using a computer!
Main Cue Card GAMES
Relationship Building Cue Card™ Games
For Families, Friends, Coworkers, & Dates
That’s My Cue™ The Icebreaker Card Game
A Check-in Icebreaker Card Game To Learn More About Similarities and Differences, Feeling
Great For: Classroom, Workplace, and Family Restorative Circles.
Players - 2+ People! | Ages 13+
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Mini Description
"That’s My Cue!" is a versatile and engaging card game that encourages players to share stories, reflect on their thoughts and feelings, and connect on a deeper level. With creative prompts and interactive gameplay, it’s perfect for team meetings, date nights, family gatherings, and friend hangouts!
Objective
Connect and Share: Use fun, reflective prompts to explore each other’s thoughts, feelings, and experiences.
Learn and Laugh: Discover similarities, differences, and stories that strengthen bonds and make every moment memorable.
Setup
1. Set the Scene
Choose the perfect moment to play:
During team meetings, date nights, family gatherings, or training sessions.
Or during breakfast, dinner conversations, friend hangouts, or game nights.
These cards work in any setting—even for personal self-reflection!
2. Deal the Cards
Shuffle the deck thoroughly.
Give each player 5 cards.
Ask everyone to choose ONE card they want the group to answer.
Decide Who Goes First
Either the last person who sent a text message or the person with the shortest full name starts.
Gameplay
3. Start the First Round
Place Cards in the Center:
Each player places their chosen card face up in the center.The First Player Chooses:
The first player selects a card from the center for everyone to answer, OR swaps it with a card from their hand by saying, “That’s My Cue!”
They answer the card’s prompt and pass it to the person on their left.
Taking Turns:
Each player (in clockwise order) can either:
Answer the card in play, then pass it.
Discard the card into a discard pile and replace it with a card from their hand by saying, “That’s My Cue!”
End of the Round:
The round ends when every player has taken a turn.
4. Start Round 2
Everyone picks a new card from their hand and places it face up in the center.
The person to the left of the original starter begins this round, ensuring everyone gets a chance to go first.
Special Cue: Cue Card Magic
Once per game, the player who started the round can say, “Cue Card Magic!”
They select any card from the main deck to answer instead of playing from their hand.
Use this one-time option wisely!
How the Game Ends
The game ends when everyone has no cards left in their hands.
If you run out of cards early:
Use Cue Card Magic if it’s your turn to start the round.
Otherwise, simply answer the questions as they come.
Keep the Fun Going
5. Spark Deeper Conversations
At the end of every round, ask follow-up questions to deepen the dialogue:
Why did they answer that way?
How do their thoughts or feelings compare to yours?
6. Discuss & Discover
Reflect on similarities and differences in responses to learn more about one another.
Repeat for as many rounds as you like, enjoying the laughter, insights, and connections!
This version includes a mini description to capture the essence of the game and help set the tone for participants. Let me know if you’d like further adjustments!
Truth, FIB, or Fudge?™ The Bluffing Card Game
A fun, competitive card game designed to spark meaningful conversations, build stronger relationships, and challenge your bluffing abilities.
Great For: Classroom, Workplace, and Family Restorative Circles.
Players - 2+ People! | Ages 13+
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Mini Description
In this exciting game, players draw from a deck filled with check-in prompts, deep questions, metaphors, and body-movement challenges. You’ll decide whether to answer honestly, bluff, or mix truth with fiction. Along the way, you’ll laugh, share stories, and connect in surprising ways.
Objective
Score Points & Win: Bluff convincingly or guess correctly to earn the most points.
Strengthen Connections: Explore emotions, physical expressions, and imaginative ideas to deepen understanding and relationships.
Setup
Shuffle the Deck: Mix the cards thoroughly.
Deal Cards: Each player gets 6 cards.
Open the Score Card: Use the digital answer sheet on your phone (scan the QR code) to track points and responses.
Gameplay Steps
1. Pick & Read a Card
Decide who goes first. The person whose birthday is closest to January 1st starts (before or after Jan. 1).
On your turn, select one card from your hand and read the prompt aloud.
2. Decide & Write
Secretly choose your response:
Truth: Answer honestly.
Fib: Make up a completely false response.
Fudge: Blend truth and fiction.
Write your choice (Truth, Fib, or Fudge) on the scorecard without revealing it. Or if you have the Special Edition Deck with Truth Fib of Fudge Cards, select your choice and place it face down in front of you.
3. Answer or Perform
Respond to the card prompt truthfully, by fibbing or lying, or by Fudging by twisting the truth a little. Do this by speaking, acting, or performing. If the card involves movement, show it! For example:
Mimic an animal that reflects your mood.
Perform a movement symbolizing how you feel.
4. Guess
Other players guess whether your response was Truth, Fib, or Fudge.
Encourage them to pay attention to tone, body language, and movements to decide.
5. Reveal & Score
Confirm if the guess was correct and adjust points accordingly (see Scoring Rules below).
6. Continue
Switch turns and repeat until all cards have been used.
Scoring Rules
A. If the Guesser is Correct
Guesser’s Reward:
+1 point for guessing correctly.
Optional: Guesser may answer the card themselves for +0.5 points and explain why they guessed as they did (e.g., “Your roar was too realistic to be fake!”).
Answerer’s Consequence:
If they fibbed or fudged, they must reveal the truth or show the authentic movement they originally withheld (0 points for them).
If the answer was truthful, no further action is needed.
B. If the Guesser is Incorrect
Guesser’s Penalty:
0 points for guessing wrong.
Must answer the card themselves and explain why they guessed incorrectly (e.g., “I thought you were joking because it seemed so far-fetched!”).
Answerer’s Reward:
+0.5 points for an honest answer.
+1 point for a fib or fudge—but they must reveal the truth to earn it.
C. Fudge Slide (Optional)
Before the next round, any player can sacrifice 0.5 points to do a Fudge Slide:
Return a card from their hand to the deck.
Shuffle the deck and draw a new card without looking at it.
Turn Progression & Flow
After each round, the next player takes their turn.
Play continues until all cards have been used.
End of Game
Final Tally: Add up each player’s points from all rounds.
Declare the Champion: The player with the highest score wins!
Tiebreaker: In case of a tie, celebrate with two champions!
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Have an iPhone or iPad? You can download the Pages doc version below or a fillable PDF form if you are using a computer!
What's D.I.S?™ The Dating & Best Friend Card Game
A fun, heartfelt way to discover if you’re Different, In-Between, or the Same in your responses to deeper Cue Card questions. Great for new romances, first dates, long-time romances, and best friends!
Great For: New Romances, first dates, forever daters, and even best friends or very deep relationships!
Players - 2 People, 3-4 Max if playing with BEST FRIENDS | Ages 15+
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Getting Started
Step 1: Split the Deck
Divide the deck into two equal halves. Give one half to your date—because sharing is caring! 🤝
Step 2: Prepare the Special Cards
Look through your half of the deck to find these special cards:
1, 4, 6, 9, 14, 23, 27, 28, 31, 34, 38, 40, 41, 42, 45, 49, 67, 68, 69.Be on the lookout for all of them, just in case your deck got mixed up beforehand. 👀
Once you’ve found them, shuffle them together and place them face down in a single pile. Set the rest of the cards aside for now.
How to Play
Step 1: Pick Your Roles
Decide who will be Person A and who will be Person B. (ADD MORE PEOPLE IF NEEDED)
The person who first reached out to say hello or made the first move goes first. Take your time and try to remember who made the first move! If you can't recall, the person who has the most courage gets to start! 💪✨
In a small group, the person with the most letters in their first name goes first! (This is the name that most people in your life refer to you as.)
Step 2: Draw a Card
Person A draws the top card from the special pile and reads the prompt aloud. 🃏
Both Person A and Person B guess whether Person A’s response will be:
Different,
In-Between, or
The Same as Person B’s response.
Write your guesses on your individual scorecard—no peeking at each other’s guesses! 📝👀
Fill in your responses in the scorecard ON THIS PAGE BELOW (YOU CAN FILL IT IN DIRECTLY TOO!)
You can also download it to your device. If you use Google Docs, click the button below, log into Google, and then choose "Make A Copy".
What's D.I.S.™ Response Key (with Real Card Examples):
Use this fun spectrum to figure out if your answers feel Different, In-Between, or the Same!(With multiple people, write the other person's initials next to your response so that if there are 3 people, each round will have 3 responses that represent your response compared to each person's response.)
D = Different: Your answers head in totally separate directions.
Example (Card 1: Seasons):Person A: “Spring, because I’m feeling fresh and ready to grow.”
Person B: “Winter, because I’m feeling calm, quiet, and reflective.”
Result: Completely different vibes—D!
I = In-Between: Your answers share a common thread but aren’t identical.
Example (Card 9: Hidden Talents):Person A: “I’m a secret poetry writer.”
Person B: “I’m secretly learning to code video games.”
Result: Both hidden creative pursuits, but in different forms—In-Between!
S = Same: Your answers match in spirit, goal, or feeling.
Example (Card 14: Superhero Powers):Person A: “The ability to stop time.”
Person B: “Super speed.”
Result: Both want more time and efficiency—Same!
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Have an iPhone or iPad? You can download the Pages doc version below or a fillable PDF form if you are using a computer!
Circle Check-Up™ The Check-in/out Meeting Practice!
A simple, dynamic way to open and close conversations, meetings, and restorative circles. Through creative metaphors and prompts, participants share genuine thoughts and feelings, set the tone for deeper engagement, and reflect with intention.
Great For: Classroom, Workplace, and Family Restorative Circles.
Players - 2+ People! | Ages 13+
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Instructions
Step 1: Pick the Right Question
When choosing an opening or closing question:
Consider the theme of your circle.
Reflect on the age group and comfort level of your participants.
Select or adapt a Relationship Building CUE Card Question to fit the theme. 🎯
Step 2: Read the Question and Model the Response
Start by reading the question aloud.
Model the response yourself to set the tone for depth and authenticity.
Then, go around the circle so everyone has a chance to share. 🌍🤝
Pro Tip: Use a talking piece* (or even the CUE Card itself) as a conversation regulator. This ensures everyone gets their turn to speak while others listen.
Step 3: Add a Connection
After everyone shares their response, connect the Check-In Question back to the circle’s theme or purpose. This ties everything together and makes the experience more meaningful. 🎀
*Talking Piece
A talking piece is an object that:
Holds significance to the circle’s theme or participants.
Acts as a conversation regulator.
Only the person holding the talking piece speaks, while others actively listen.
Card Suggestions
Pre-Selected OPENING Cards
We’ve handpicked cards that are short and easy to answer—perfect for helping participants check in with their feelings and clear their minds:
1, 4, 6, 37, 44, 51, 52, 53, 56, 60, 63, 66
Pre-Selected CLOSING Cards
We’ve also chosen cards to help participants reflect on their strengths, mindsets, or feelings as they transition out of the circle:
2, 5, 14, 18, 20, 21, 25, 41, 50
⚠️Tips for Large Groups
For larger groups, stick to questions that allow for quick responses (like one word or a sound effect). With 30 seconds to 1 minute per person, keeping it short and sweet saves time. ⏱️
Additional Tips
🚨Customization tips! 🚨
You always have the option to customize a CUE Card question to better align with your circle’s theme—in fact, we highly recommend it! Customizing questions helps make the circle feel more cohesive and prepares participants for the topic, allowing them to engage with greater ease.
Here’s how to adjust card questions to match your theme:
Circle Theme - Respect
Don't be afraid to get creative and think about how your theme can shape the questions! 🎨
Change Question #53 from:
“In exactly 3 words, express how you are feeling. Share why you chose those words.” to...
“In exactly 3 words, express what comes to mind when you think about the word Respect. Share why you chose those words.”
Change Question #44 from:
“Describe how you are feeling using a weather pattern.” to...
“Use a weather pattern to describe how it feels when you feel respected.”
Deeping Connections One Card At A Time
Unveiling the latest edition of our beloved Relationship Building Cue Cards™, now more dynamic and user-friendly than ever! Designed specifically for educators, employees, team leaders, and anyone passionate about fostering meaningful connections, these mini team-building activities are your go-to resource for promoting inclusivity and relationship-building in any group setting.
