Ideas for the Telepathy Game: From Classic Crowd-Pleasers to Unexpected Topics
The telepathy game, where everyone aims to arrive at the same answer, is a game that lets you enjoy feeling connected as you try to come up with identical answers to given prompts.
The fun comes from the sense of unity with your group, as well as the surprise when different answers pop up.
In this article, we’ll introduce prompt ideas for the telepathy game—from classic, surefire hits to unusual, unexpected ones—to help those who are unsure what to choose.
Give it a try at your next gathering with family or friends!
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Wordless Connection Game topic ideas! From crowd-pleasing classics to unexpected twists (1–10)
What comes to mind when you think of cool animals?
What do you think is the coolest animal? When it comes to the king of beasts, the lion comes to mind, but “cool” is subjective, so people feel differently.
Some may think lions are cool, while others might find different animals cooler.
For example, the African elephant is the largest animal in the world, and crocodiles are said to have the strongest bite force on Earth.
Orcas are both cute and highly intelligent—and the strongest in the ocean! Among so many animals, which one would you choose?
What ingredients come to mind for miso soup?
Miso soup, which could be called a traditional Japanese dish, has several classic ingredients.
Tofu, wakame seaweed, green onions, abura-age (fried tofu), eggplant—what came to your mind? There are quite a lot of standard ingredients, so it’s hard to pick just one, but try writing down the one that feels like “this is it!” I think it will reveal each person’s particular preferences for miso soup and perhaps some nostalgic memories.
Talking about non-traditional but favorite ingredients is likely to be lively, too.
What animals are popular with children?
Kids love animals, don’t they? From animals that often appear in picture books like pandas and rabbits, to dogs and cats we see every day, and giraffes and elephants that children might see for the first time at the zoo and be amazed by their size—there are so many kinds that the list could go on forever.
In this prompt, participants choose the one animal they think children like the most.
It’s not about which animals children actually like, but rather predicting which animals participants think children would like.
It’s a fun prompt that will get participants thinking, so feel free to give it a try.
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What household appliance would you be troubled without?
Just imagining a world without electric appliances gives you the chills, doesn’t it? Refrigerators, microwaves, air conditioners, smartphones—there are so many handy devices that support our daily lives.
In this prompt, you’re asked to deliberately pick just one “electric appliance you couldn’t do without at home.” I have a feeling the answers will vary widely, but because it’s so closely tied to everyday life, this question is likely to reveal a person’s lifestyle.
After sharing your answers, be sure to ask why each person chose theirs!
What comes to mind when you think of popular school lunch menu items?
What was your favorite school lunch menu item? I imagine curry and rice was the most popular, but there were so many other delicious options like fried bread and karaage.
Some people might remember special menus tied to school events, and the classics can vary by generation, too.
Please try to arrive at an answer while considering participants’ ages and food preferences.
It would be great if everyone agrees, but even if not, it will still spark nostalgic conversations.
What comes to mind when you think of summer events?
Summer is full of fun! Summer vacation, summer festivals, fireworks displays, Tanabata—just thinking about them brings back happy memories, making it a wonderful topic.
But that’s exactly why reading each other’s minds and matching answers can be difficult.
If the participants are children, I imagine many would answer “summer vacation,” but if people of various ages are taking part, “summer festival” might be the safer choice.
It’s important to consider that as you decide on your answer.
Enjoy your time together as you share your summer memories.
What ingredients are essential for a barbecue?
This telepathy game is about everyone working together to figure out the answers that everyone else is likely to give.
For example, why not choose seasonal events as topics? In summer, you could pick essential ingredients for a barbecue.
Depending on the person, they might think of meat, green peppers, corn, onions, sausages, and so on.
To help everyone match their answers, it could be fun to set constraints like the number of letters, the first letter, whether it’s a vegetable, the color, and so forth.
