Welcome to Birthday deck game!
A fun and meaningful way to celebrate someone’s special day! 🎉
BIRTHDAY DECK - HOW TO PLAY
Set Up the Deck:
- Pile 1: Reflect & Connect cards – set these aside for the end of the game.
- Pile 2: Wildcard and Games/Activities cards – the birthday person will only choose cards from this pile during the game.
- Pile 3: Affirmations, Memory Lane, and Connect cards – everyone else will choose from this pile.
How to Play:
- Birthday Person’s Turn: The birthday person will select cards only from the Wildcard or Games/Activities categories. They’ll read the card aloud and follow the prompt for some birthday fun.
- Other Players’ Turns: All other players will take turns choosing a card from either Pile 2 (Wildcard and Games/Activities) or Pile 3 (Affirmations, Memory Lane, Connect). Each player should read their card aloud and complete the activity or share their thoughts.
- Notepad included: Some prompts will ask you to write down your responses. Feel free to share what you write with the group or keep it as a special memory!
Ending the Game:
- Once everyone has taken their turns, it’s time to wrap up the celebration with the Reflect & Connect category. These cards are designed to bring the game to a thoughtful close. Each player (including the birthday person) will select a card from this pile to share, helping everyone reflect on the special memories and connections made throughout the game.
Step 1: Choose a container
Step 2: Gather your memories
Handwritten notes: Write down your thoughts, hopes, and predictions for the future. What do you want to remember about today?
Photos: Take some pictures of the birthday celebration and include them in the time capsule.
Objects or keepsakes: Add small items that represent the day, such as a piece of confetti, a party favor, or a memento from the event.
Step 3: Seal and store
Step 1: Prepare the Trivia Questions
- Favorite Things:
- What is the birthday person’s favorite color?
- What’s their go-to comfort food?
- Which movie could they watch over and over?
- What’s their favorite song or band right now?
- What’s their favorite place to relax or unwind?
- Memories & Milestones:
- What year did the birthday person graduate from school?
- What was their first job?
- What’s the last vacation the birthday person had?
- What’s their funniest childhood memory?
- Personality & Fun Facts:
- What’s something the birthday person is really good at?
- If they could have dinner with one celebrity, who would it be?
- What’s one thing they always say or a phrase they use often?
- What’s their biggest pet peeve?
- If they could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?
Step 2: Divide Into Teams
Step 3: Ask Away!
Step 4: The Birthday Person’s Turn
Bonus: Make It Fun!
Step 1: Create Your Superlatives
- Most likely to eat dessert for breakfast
- Best dance moves at a wedding
- Most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse
- Most likely to laugh in the bedroom
- Most likely to sleep through an earthquake
- Best at impersonating a celebrity
- Most likely to trip over nothing
- Most likely to know all the lyrics to songs
- Most likely to forget their own birthday
- Most addicted to coffee
- Worst at keeping a secret
- Most likely to be late to their own party
- Best at imitating animal sounds
- Most likely to cry during a movie
- Most likely to wear pajamas all day
- Most fond of spontaneous adventures
- Most likely to get lost even with GPS
- Funniest facial expressions
- Most likely to start a dance contest
- Most likely to become a stand-up comedian
- Most likely to forget their wallet
- Best at winning board games
Step 2: Take Turns Suggesting Categories
Step 3: Vote!
Step 4: Keep the Laughter Going
Bonus: Add a Twist!
- Speed Round: Try to come up with as many superlatives as possible in 2 minutes.
- Silly Awards: At the end of the game, create mini awards or certificates for the funniest or most outrageous superlative winners.
Each guest takes a sheet from the notepad and writes down their answers (A or B) individually, guessing the birthday person’s choices.
Award points or a prize to the winner!
Fun & Silly Questions:
1 Would you rather...
* A: Receive a surprise party with all your friends and family?
* B: Have a quiet birthday getaway with just a few close friends?
2 Would you rather...
* A: Open all your birthday presents at once?
* B: Open one present every hour throughout the day?
3 Would you rather...
* A: Have an extravagant birthday cake?
* B: Have unlimited cupcakes instead?
4 Would you rather...
* A: Have a party with a famous musician performing?
* B: Have a party with a famous comedian performing?
5 Would you rather...
* A: Have a birthday party on a tropical island?
* B: Have a birthday party at a fancy hotel?
6 Would you rather...
* A: Have breakfast in bed on your birthday?
* B: Have a birthday dinner at your favorite restaurant?
7 Would you rather...
* A: Have unlimited balloons at your party?
* B: Have unlimited confetti at your party?
8 Would you rather...
* A: Receive only homemade gifts?
* B: Receive only store-bought gifts?
9 Would you rather...
* A: Have a pool party for your birthday?
* B: Have a movie marathon party for your birthday?
10 Would you rather...
* A: Get to choose all your party activities?
* B: Get to choose the guest list for your party?
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Personality & Preferences Questions
1 Would you rather...
* A: Be the funniest person in the room?
* B: Be the smartest person in the room?
2 Would you rather...
* A: Be able to speak all languages fluently?
* B: Be able to play all musical instruments perfectly?
3 Would you rather...
* A: Have a dog?
* B: Have a cat?
4 Would you rather...
* A: Have the ability to stop time?
* B: Have the ability to read minds?
5 Would you rather...
* A: Be a world-famous athlete?
* B: Be a world-famous actor?
6 Would you rather...
* A: Be famous for creating an incredible invention?
* B: Be famous for discovering a new planet?
7 Would you rather...
* A: Be the best at every sport?
* B: Be the best at every video game?
8 Would you rather...
* A: Never have to sleep again?
* B: Never have to eat again?
9 Would you rather...
* A: Be able to talk to animals?
* B: Be able to control the weather?
10 Would you rather...
* A: Be able to fly for just one day?
* B: Be invisible for one day?
These questions will add fun and laughter to the game as guests try to guess the birthday person's preferences.
Enjoy the birthday deck and make this celebration unforgettable!
Icebreaker Deck
Deeper Talk Deck
Intimacy Deck
Relationship Deck
