The Curiosity Edition

Actually Curious We've been on lockdown over here during the pandemic because I'm immunocompromised, and there's only so much Netflix we can marathon before we go a little stir-crazy and break out the games. I was interested in the "Actually Curious: Human Rights" expansion pack when it came available on Amazon Vine, but I didn't have the base game ("Actually Curious") so I bought this base game first and tried them out together. The base game is interesting and definitely has a lot of cool questions that would help you get to know someone. Things like "Would you rather have eternal life+youth or the ability to time travel?" can spawn fun long conversations and you can learn a lot about your partner. I definitely recommend playing this game in small close groups; I dread the idea of being forced to use this in a work setting as an icebreaker--but then, I never have felt comfortable sharing my intimate thoughts with strangers. To be honest, I feel strange calling this a "game" because it's not really one in the traditional sense. You draw a card, you read the question, you talk about your answers--there's no points or turns or wins in the traditional sense, which makes the game easy and flexible to "play". I think these cards are really useful for getting to know someone you want to marry, for fleshing out a fictional character you're planning to write about, or for interviewing a celebrity for your blog. I'm not being sarcastic: I like these cards and I think they have a lot of creative value as writing prompts or for really digging deep into someone's history and values. But I cannot imagine ever playing with these as a social game and I dearly hope that these aren't being used at a corporate retreat somewhere. ~ Ana Mardoll

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My partner and I constantly look for some new, entertaining ways to get to know each other or just discuss things. Actually Curious was great!! The first time we played, we followed the directions and progressively advance through each color to learn some more about each other. Now when we play, we use the cards almost as discussion starters with friends. I've even considered using a few as inspo for my journaling. All in all, it's a great game. I own LOTS of card games and can say this is one of my favorites now!!

I got this to play in quarantine and I can’t imagine playing this game with my family when there’s a question about suicide and other sensitive topics. Yes, you heard that correctly there’s a question about suicide. There are other questions about “wokeness”, race, and cultural appropriation-topics that are all important but shouldn’t be in a game meant to entertain. This might be a great game for some, just not something I’d be willing to pay $25 to play with my family.

This is an absolutely amazing game to play with family and friends! We have been playing it every night during quarantine at dinner and it’s brought our whole family closer and we’ve learned so much about each-other! We’re buying 10 decks to give out as gifts!!

Such a wonderful, creative and beautiful idea and gift! I love every question posed, and know I need to purchase more Curiosity decks soon!

This game is easy to learn and so fun for the family game night! You are sure to love it. Minus one star for the damaged box.

This conversation card game is for all those who tried and liked the “30 questions” but would like to get to know close people in their lives, not only romantic partners. It’s as if cards against humanity grew up and realized it wanted a deeper connection. Moreover it’s nicely designed - a great gift to yourself or anyone around you, really.