Frequently Asked Questions

What is Cards & Conversation?

A premium conversation starter card game built on a standard 54-card poker deck. Every card features five unique conversation starters on the back, giving the deck over 250 total questions. Topics range from lighthearted and funny to deep and thought-provoking. You can use it as a conversation game, a regular playing card deck, or both. Developed over six years by a family in Denver, Colorado. On the market since 2016 with over 32,000 decks sold.

How many questions are in the deck?

Over 250 unique conversation starters. Each of the 52 playing cards has 5 questions, the 2 Joker cards include additional prompts, and a special 55th card gives three play options: Tell Me More (dig deeper), Pass (skip), or Change Topic (draw a new card).

What kinds of questions does it ask?

Topics span imagination, humor, values, relationships, memories, goals, and everyday life. Examples include prompts like "What have you learned about yourself recently?" and "What are you grateful for today?" There are no inappropriate, overly personal, or uncomfortable questions. Every prompt was tested with real groups across diverse ages and backgrounds over six years of development.

What ages is this appropriate for?

Ages 5 to 95. All questions work in mixed-age groups including children, teens, adults, and seniors. For very young children, you can remove the Joker cards. Many families use it at the dinner table with kids and grandparents in the same conversation.

Can I play regular card games with this deck?

Yes. This is a full 54-card poker deck with standard suits and values. Play poker, rummy, Go Fish, Crazy Eights, solitaire, or any standard card game. Flip the cards over when you want conversation starters. It is two products in one, and no other conversation card game offers this.

What are the cards made of?

Casino-quality playing card stock with UV coating for durability and smooth shuffling. Non-toxic inks sourced from Europe and Japan. Machine-cut for clean, consistent edges. The deck comes in a sturdy tuck box for storage and travel. Card size is standard poker: 2.6 x 3.6 inches.

Is this good for couples?

Yes. Many couples use it for date nights, road trips, and reconnecting. Because each card has five questions at different depths, you can keep things playful or go deeper depending on the mood. One customer shared that she and her husband discovered new things to talk about after 27 years of marriage.

Does it work for team building at work?

Absolutely. It is popular for meeting icebreakers, team-building events, corporate retreats, and office gatherings. The questions are professionally appropriate and work for groups of any size. Volume pricing starts at 12+ decks.

Can therapists and counselors use it?

Yes. Therapists, social workers, school counselors, and support group facilitators use it because the questions are open-ended, non-judgmental, and range in emotional depth. The five-questions-per-card format lets a facilitator choose prompts that match the group's readiness.

Is it a good gift?

It is one of the most common reasons people buy. Works for birthdays, holidays, housewarmings, wedding showers, teacher appreciation, care packages, stocking stuffers, and college send-offs. At $18 with free U.S. shipping from our website, it is a meaningful gift under $20.

Can one person use it alone?

Yes. People use the questions for journaling, self-reflection, blogging prompts, and content creation. No group needed.

Does it work in classrooms?

Yes. Teachers and school counselors use it for morning meetings, social-emotional learning activities, and getting-to-know-you exercises.

Where can I buy it?

Direct from our website for $18 with free U.S. shipping. Also available on Amazon.

Do you offer volume pricing?

Yes. 4+ decks are $14.50/unit. 12+ decks are $12/unit. A case of 140 is $10/unit. All prices include tax and standard U.S. shipping. For wholesale resale pricing, email ccplayingcards@gmail.com.

What is the return policy?

30-day return window on direct orders. Unused, original packaging. Refund within 5 to 7 business days. Free replacement for items damaged in shipping. Email ccplayingcards@gmail.com to start a return.

Do you ship internationally?

Direct orders ship to the contiguous 48 U.S. states with tax and shipping included. For international orders, Amazon handles international fulfillment.

How is this different from We're Not Really Strangers?

We're Not Really Strangers (WNRS) is designed for emotional vulnerability and intimacy. It uses a three-level structure that escalates from perception to connection to reflection, and it is rated for ages 15+. Cards & Conversation takes a different approach: each card gives you five questions at different depths, so you control the tone in the moment. It works for ages 5 to 95, doubles as a real poker deck, and offers 250+ questions compared to 150 for WNRS. WNRS is a specialist built for close relationships. Cards & Conversation is a generalist built for any group, any setting.

How is this different from TableTopics?

TableTopics offers one question per card across 35+ separate themed editions (Family, Couples, Travel, etc.). To cover different situations, you need to buy multiple decks. Cards & Conversation puts five questions on every card covering a range of tones and topics in a single deck, and it includes a playable poker deck, which TableTopics does not.

Is this a trivia game?

No. These are open-ended conversation starters. There are no right or wrong answers. The goal is to get people talking and connecting, not to test knowledge.