Know Thyself over Dinner: Turn Small Talk into Real Talk

29 JULY, 2025

It’s a scene you know by heart: the cheese board is out, glasses are clinking, and the small talk is on a loop.

“So, what do you do?”

“Where are you from again?”

“Did you see that new thing on Netflix?”

Most dinner parties are nice, but few are meaningful. They’re pleasant. They’re polite. But they rarely go deeper. Know Thyself swaps out the polite noise for moments of human connection that genuinely change an evening. You’ll create memories that last long after the plates are cleared away.

Guests laughing while revealing Know Thyself archetype cards

How Does the Game Work?

Know Thyself is a psychological conversation game built to transform surface-level chit-chat into profound, meaningful connection.

Each card presents a potent personality archetype: The Martyr, The Rebel, The Visionary, The Stoic. The gameplay is simple:

A card is drawn and read aloud.
Each player privately votes on how much the card reflects them and how much it reflects the other people at the table.
The votes are revealed, and the conversation ignites.

What Happens When the Votes are Revealed?

This is where the magic unfolds. Prepare for laughter, surprising insights, and moments of clarity you never expected.

John will learn that while he sees himself as a 2 on the “Entertainer” card, his close friends see him as a 5. You’ll discover that quiet and reserved

Jenna is actually a lifelong Rebel.

And let’s not forget Anna, who rated herself as an average “Caregiver,” only to find that everyone else ranked her as one of the most caring people they knew.

You can’t script it. You can’t fake it. Just open the box, and no dinner party will ever be the same again.

Ready to transform your next get-together?

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Archetype cards used within Know Thyself Dinner Party Game

Why Does It Create Such Deep Connections?

Archetypes provide a unique lens, allowing people to talk about themselves and others without feeling self-absorbed or invasive. In a world of carefully curated personalities, Know Thyself invites everyone to lower the mask and engage with something real. It’s the world’s most revealing personality game—vulnerability, disguised as play.

What you’ll discover:

✓ Instantly ignites deep conversation, replacing small talk with enriching connection.

✓ A captivating experience for everyone, tapping into the universal human desire for genuine connection.

✓ Portable and endlessly replayable, guaranteeing a unique experience every time.

The Bottom Line

Know Thyself fits in your bag, takes seconds to learn, and leaves an indelible mark on every table it touches. Pour the wine. Draw a card. Let Know Thyself do the rest.

It's an amazing tool to create deeper connections between people.

Francois

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many players can join at once?

The current version is a 2-4 player game, but an 8-player expansion is in the works. Keep in touch with us to find out when it drops!

Does the game replace ice breakers?

Yes. It takes 60 seconds to explain and instantly moves guests beyond small talk.

How long does a game last?

One game of Know Thyself takes about 60 minutes.

Do I need prior knowledge of archetypes?

No. Each card explains the archetype in one clear line, so anyone can jump right in.

Is the content family-friendly?

Most archetypes are PG-rated; however, the game is listed as 18+ due to the introspective and sometimes complex themes discussed.

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