Virtual Conversation Decks

Small talk is easy, but deep connection requires intention. Our Conversation Decks are the backbone of our 'Round One' discussions, providing the structure needed to skip surface-level updates and dive straight into values, dreams, and personal stories in a safe environment.

Why Use Conversation Decks?

Small talk is easy, but deep connection requires intention. Our decks are designed to skip the weather talk and get straight to what matters.

• Go Deeper Faster: Carefully curated questions move the conversation beyond surface-level updates into values, dreams, and stories.
• Create Safe Space: A structured question gives "permission" to share things we usually keep hidden, removing the fear of oversharing.
• Hear Every Voice: Random selection and turn-taking ensure that quiet voices are heard just as much as the loudest ones in the room.

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1. Choosing a Topic

Before you dive into the settings, the first step is selecting the right theme for your gathering. We categorize our decks into four main pillars (found in the Topic Catalog below):

• Self-Discovery: Introspective themes like Adulthood or Resilience. Best for quiet reflection or deep sharing where vulnerability is encouraged.
• Connection (Relationships): Topics like Friendship and Parenting that explore the invisible threads connecting us.
• Work & Purpose: Decks like Flow or Entrepreneurship designed for professional groups, teams, or co-founders.
• General Mixers: Use Global Curiosities or Icebreakers for broader, less specific conversations.

Browse Topic Catalog

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2. Facilitation Styles (How to Play)

There is no "wrong" way to use these cards, but here are three formats we love.

Option A: The "Menu" Method 🍽️

Best for deeper conversations where people need options.

1. Set the "No. to pick" setting to 3.
2. Hit "Next Random Question".
3. The speaker looks at the 3 options and picks one that resonates with them most.
4. This gives participants agency and avoids putting them on the spot with a question they might hate.

Option B: Dice Breaker 🎲

Best for gamifying the experience.

1. Tap the floating Dice Icon in the corner.
2. Roll the dice to see which color (Blue/Yellow/Red) is selected.
3. Reveal the color of your question card by tapping it.
4. Whoever has the matching color answers first!

3. Controlling Intensity

Every group is different. That's why our decks come with "Intensity Filters" at the top of the page. You can tap these to toggle specific types of questions on or off.

• 🌱 Lite: Fun, easy, low-stakes questions (relatively). Perfect for warming up or breaking the ice with new people.
• Mid: Standard questions that invite stories and opinions without getting overly heavy.
• 🌀 Deep: Introspective questions that require more vulnerability. Best for established groups or "Deep Talk" sessions.

The Randomizer

Want to give people a choice? Set the "No. to pick" box to 2 or 3. When you hit the "Next Random Questions" button, the app will deal multiple cards, letting the speaker choose the one they resonate with most.

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4. Filtering by Sub-Category

In addition to intensity, many decks (such as Friendship or Adulthood) allow you to filter by specific sub-themes. Look for the numbered buttons at the top of the deck page:

• 🎯 Target Specifics: Want to focus purely on "Rituals" or "Boundaries"? Tap the corresponding category button (e.g., 2️⃣ Rituals) to hide everything else.
• ✨ Combine Filters: You can use Category filters and Intensity filters together. For example, you can select the "Growth" category and then toggle on "Deep" to see only the deep growth-related questions.

5. The All-in-One Mixer

The All-in-One Deck is a special tool that combines every topic we have into one massive deck. It allows you to build a custom mix for your specific event.

Choose Topics Filter

At the top of the All-in-One page, you will see a "Choose topics" list. This lets you curate exactly what categories appear.

• Toggle All: Quickly select or deselect everything.
• Mix & Match: Want a session on just "Happiness" and "Flourishing"? Uncheck everything else and select just those two.
• Action Prompts: A hidden gem! Want to mix the set with some fun meaningful challenges before answering a question? Check the "Action Prompts" box.

6. Global Curiosities

The Global Curiosities Deck features questions sourced from our real-world events across different cities.

Location vs. Theme Toggle

At the top of this deck, you will see a unique toggle switch:

• Theme Mode: Filters questions by category (e.g., Identity, Culture, Growth).
• Location Mode: Filters questions by the city they came from (e.g., Seoul, Singapore, Hong Kong).

7. Facilitating (Focus Mode)

If you are hosting a session, you often need to show the question to the room or read it from a distance.

Focus Mode

Tap the Expand icon (top-right of any selected question card). This opens Focus Mode, which displays the text in large, high-contrast type. This is ideal for:

• Passing your phone around the circle.
• Screen-sharing during online calls.
• Reading clearly in dim lighting.

8. Managing Your Saved Collection

As you browse any deck, you can build a personal list of favorites. This list is saved to your device automatically.

Star to Save & Add Notes

Tap the Star icon on any card to save it. Open the "Saved Items" tray at the bottom to see your collection.

Play Your Favorites (Randomizer)

You don't have to go back to a deck to play. Tap the "Pick Random" button inside your Saved Items list to let the app choose one of your favorites for you.

Advanced: Data & Backups (Labs)

Since your data is stored in your browser, clearing your cache will delete it. Use the tools in the "Labs" section to keep it safe:

• Export (HTML): Creates a beautiful, printable report of your questions and notes. Great for reading offline.
• Backup (JSON): Creates a raw data file. You can use the "Restore" button to load this file onto a different device.

9. Advanced Tools & Sharing

Unlock the full potential of the deck with these power-user features.

Advanced Search

Use the search bar at the top to find specific content:

• Keyword: Type "love" or "work" to find related questions.
• City Search: In the Global deck, type hongkong:5 to find question #5 from Hong Kong.
• Global Search: Type global:10 to find the 10th global question.

Floating Actions (Tap to Select)

Instead of highlighting text, simply tap any question card to select it. This reveals powerful floating buttons in the bottom-right corner:

• Look Up & Translate: Instantly search terms on privacy-focused engines like Qwant or translate the question using DeepL.
• Copy & Share: Opens a special menu with options:
  • Copy Text: Copies the question to your clipboard.
  • Share Link: Generates a direct link (e.g., ...#15). Send this to a friend, and it will open the app directly to that specific question.
  • Paste in Session: Instantly sends the question to the Live Board for the group to see.

Quick Tools

You will also see these buttons floating permanently:

• Dice: Instantly opens the Dice Roller.
• Join: Quick link to the Live Session board.

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📚 Topic Catalog

Ready to pick a deck? Browse our full collection below. Each of these topics has been developed for and real-world tested in our events. Use the search bar to filter by keyword (e.g., "Work", "Love").

💖 We express our heartfelt gratitude to our Singaporean facilitator for creating the question sets for The Mind Speaks, and co-developing Happiness and Love Relationships, our Seoul facilitator and participants for Deep Talk (also known as 'Seoul Vibe'), and all participants who contributed to the Global Curiosities deck.

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Ready to start talking? Pick a deck and dive in!

Launch Conversation Decks

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🛠️ Explore Other Tools

Enhance your gathering with our other facilitation tools.

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Curious Souls Café aims to foster a collaborative and reflective environment where dialogue and shared experience create meaning and build connections. The methods discussed here are flexible and can be adjusted to fit your group's needs.