A conversation game for two

Chai with friends

A game for two. You take turns drawing cards — each one asks you to answer a question, talk something through together, or do a small thing for the other person. The cards are the steps of brewing a pot of chai; play through one pot, then brew another to go deeper. No score, no winner — the point is just to feel a little closer.

Best played side by side, or together on a video call.

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Chai with friends

Set the table

A few quick choices, then you're brewing together.

How are you playing?

Two people taking turns, or one host interviewing a guest — in person or on a video call.

Who's at the table?
Set a soft time limit?

Optional. A gentle nudge to pause and check in when the time's up — never a hard stop. Leave it off to let the evening run as long as it wants.

Safety agreements

This game can go to tender places. These agreements set a few ground rules first — read each one together and confirm before you begin.

Best played side by side, or together on a video call.

Chai with friends
Pot
Stage 1 of 8

Boil the water

Shay
brewing
Rahul
brewing

Game by Shruti Collective

The chai is poured

What you're carrying away

The small things you did for each other tonight — and the ones to carry forward.

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