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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Speaking of heroes?
What kind of person is a hero to you? From Superman and anime protagonists to leaders of superhero teams, celebrities, or people who have actually helped you—there are surprisingly many figures we admire.
It’s an intriguing prompt, and it’ll be fun to compare answers and see whom everyone calls a hero.
But since it’s a wordless-communication game, many people will probably write answers that others can easily think of too.
After the game ends, it might also be fun to share who you truly consider your hero.
What comes to mind when you think of Korean cuisine?
With the huge boom in Korean dramas and the rise of K-pop, Korea has felt even closer than ever.
Back in the Heisei era, many people were captivated by Bae Yong-joon from Winter Sonata.
As Korean culture became more familiar, Korean restaurants increased, and we started seeing lots of Korean kimchi and seasonings in supermarkets.
When it comes to classic Korean dishes, are we talking kimchi, bibimbap, and galbi? If someone knows a bit more, even more dishes would likely come up.
Let’s tailor our answers to the members who are participating!
What are the classic fillings for onigiri?
Onigiri vary in price—from cheap at discount stores to over 300 yen when made with premium ingredients—but they’re all delicious, aren’t they? Thanks to convenience stores and onigiri specialty shops, they feel much more familiar these days.
While plenty of new fillings keep coming out, the classics haven’t lost any popularity.
Apparently, salmon, tuna mayo, ume (pickled plum), and kombu remain favorites regardless of the era.
With so many inventive, offbeat fillings appearing too, this might be a slightly tricky topic for reading each other’s minds.
What song comes to mind for graduation?
Back in the Showa era and early Heisei era, when it came to graduation songs, Kaientai’s “Okuru Kotoba” and Yumi Matsutoya’s “Sotsugyo Shashin” were the classics, weren’t they? From Heisei into Reiwa, the list of standards has grown, with songs like Remioromen’s “March 9,” SG’s “Bokura Mata,” and Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Boku no Koto” becoming popular.
Since there are so many graduation songs, the key to this prompt will likely be choosing which generation to tailor the answers to.
It might also be a good idea to divide it by era when asking the questions.
Let’s try it while getting creative with how we present the prompt!
What comes to mind when you think of Sunday anime?
Many of us probably enjoyed watching anime shows on Sundays when we were kids.
Speaking of those shows, some people might think of long-running series aired in the evening like Chibi Maruko-chan and Sazae-san, or morning broadcasts like One Piece and Dragon Ball.
If we go back even further, there were shows like Himitsu no Akko-chan and Science Ninja Team Gatchaman II.
The titles that come to mind may differ depending on your generation.
Please give it a try and aim for the same answer together.
What’s the first thing you do right after waking up?
This looks simple but is actually a tricky prompt.
Washing your face, brushing your teeth, getting dressed… there are surprisingly many things we do after waking up.
And they vary quite a bit from person to person.
Even things you take for granted can be different for others.
So when you answer, the key is to think about what most people are likely to do rather than your own style.
For example: if you get dressed first, your clothes might get dirty when you wash your face… lots of people brush their teeth after eating… and so on.
Since the goal is to match answers, keep those points in mind as you decide.
What condiment do you put on a fried egg?
There are many seasonings, but when it comes to what you put on a fried egg, it probably boils down to three: soy sauce, tonkatsu/Worcestershire-style sauce, or ketchup.
Still, choosing just one is no easy task.
Everyone has their own preferences, and it may also depend on whether you lean more toward Western or Japanese flavors.
Plus, many people have that familiar home-cooked taste—“this is what I’ve put on fried eggs since I was a kid!” That’s exactly why it makes for a fun topic.
It’s a question that reveals a person’s food preferences and where they come from.