ESTHER PEREL Where Should We Begin? A Game of Stories - Conversation Cards for Couples & Friends - Interactive Couples Game with 200 Prompt Cards - 2-6 Player - Card Games for Couples & Date Night

This game is great. I opted for this version since the box is more portable and this one included dice to mix it up. Honestly, we rethrow the dice often because I don’t care what my teen self would have to say about anything. This is a great conversation starter- you learn things about your partner you would have never thought to ask! This is a great deck to pull out during date night and the dice make it more repeatable. Excellent gift for any couple- but mostly for you and yours!

This game is an absolute hit at the close social gatherings! The questions are diverse, engaging, thoughtful, and challenging. This is a high quality product. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking to be more intentional with how they spend time with those around them. If you're struggling with getting to know people, this is a great tool to engage everyone in sharing about themselves. This bypasses the small talk phase and takes you deeper. While the cost of this is higher than some alternatives on the market, this game is a standout among them all. It is not kid-friendly, so this is something to keep in mind.

The media could not be loaded. I've used this game on dates, snuggled in bed with a lover, pulling cards from each other's hands like a private game of tarot. Pre-selecting cards for the stack so we can ask each other the questions we were too shy to ask outright. "What do you think of marriage?" "what's a fantasy you've never shared"I've used this game at business meetings, 12 hour whirlwind strategy workshops aimed at getting to know one another and getting answers in record time. Pulling out the racy cards and stacking the deck with questions that will help a client reveal their persona & put language to challenges we might face together in the future "my biggest power struggle is with..."And I've used the game at dinner parties, questions tucked under plates at the start of the night, to open the meal with something a little deeper than "hi, hello, what do YOU do."It's a salve for the introverts and a fun way to go a bit deeper for those of us a bit allergic to vulnerability -- just stack the deck in favor of the vibe you want, break the rules, and play the game as it was intended (to connect) vs. as it was written.

I'll start with my minor annoyance, which is that the instructions were not printed in the box, but rather are accessible via a QR code. Fine, at least while QR codes are still peak technology and someone is maintaining the Esther Perel website. But if I'm being sold a physical object, then the instructions should be physically with the item, especially since they could be needed years down the line. At least the instructions are pretty easy; one could just write then down.Otherwise, the game itself is a great concept and well-executed. I recently pulled it out at a party, and it was so well-received. It provides an opportunity to connect with others on a deeper level, where folks share stories, values, beliefs—deeper than 'what do you do' / 'what have you been up to recently.' At the same time it doesn't put folks horribly on the spot or force them to share things beyond their comfort zone, as everyone can choose from multiple prompts.

You may be surprised at how easy the tough conversations get started with this item! With an open mind, and some vulnerability, can be a ton of fun!

I pulled out all the risk-eh cards so we could play with my whole family.... including my granddaughter. So fun, it had us all laughing!

Good for friends, couples, and for yourself.

The order and delivery of the product were without problems. The game itself is ok, the packaging is also nice but nothing special. There are many creative prompts, but for someone who knows and plays a lot of boardgames to call this a game is a bit of a stretch. Living in Germany as paying over 50€ including the shipping (which nevertheless comes out much cheaper than through the original website), I don't know... I am hesitant to recommend it.