Pick a Card, Send It.

HOW TO PLAY

  • 1. CHOOSE ONE APP

    Decide on a single app for the entire game (Instagram, Snapchat, WhatsApp, etc.).

  • 2. DETERMINE THE STARTER

    The player with the coolest shoes begins the game (Player 1).

  • 3. DISTRIBUTE ORANGE CARDS

    At the start of each round, give every player (except Player 1 and the person on their right) three new Orange Cards.Collect these cards back after the round ends and place them under the Orange stack.

  • 4. PREPARE THE DECK

    Place the remaining Orange Text Cards in the center.Shuffle the Blue Letter Cards and Grey Number Cards before each round.

  • 5. DRAW BLUE AND GREY CARDS

    Player 1 draws a Blue Letter Card and then a Grey Number Card (e.g., M & 3).If a name appears after picking the Blue Card, skip the Grey Card.If no name appears, go on Instagram, tap “Following,” type the letter, and count down to the number selected. Loop through the list if necessary.Skip celebrities, businesses, and spam accounts.

  • 6. DESCRIBE THE CONTACT

    Player 1 describes the selected contact and their relationship to all other players.

  • 7. SUBMIT TEXT CARDS

    All players (except the one on Player 1’s right) choose their funniest Orange Card and hand them to the player on Player 1’s right.

  • 8. SELECT A MESSAGE

    The player on Player 1’s right shuffles the Orange Cards, reads them aloud, and picks the one Player 1 must send.The message can be sent in English, Franco, Arabic, or any format that conveys the same meaning.

  • 9. SEND THE MESSAGE

    If Player 1 sends the chosen message, they win the Orange Card.If they back out, the player who submitted the chosen card wins it instead.

  • 10. MANAGE WON CARDS

    Keep won cards in front of their new owner; they are out of play.Return unchosen cards to the bottom of the pile.

  • 11. GAME ROTATION

    Play moves clockwise. After a full turn, reverse the direction.

  • 12. DETERMINE THE LOSER

    The player with the fewest cards at the end loses and must pay for the group’s dinner at a fancy restaurant!

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BLANK SPACE TEXT CARDS

IF YOUR TEXT CARD HAS A BLANK SPACE, FILL IT IN WITH WHATEVER WILD IDEA COMES TO MIND.GOT A REPLY?IF YOU GET A REPLY, CONTINUE WITH THE ACT, BUT DON’T TELL THEM IT’S A GAME UNTIL IT’S ALL OVER.

VOICE NOTE CARDS

IF YOUR TEXT CARD HAS A VOICE NOTE ICON, SEND A VOICE NOTE. PUT SOME FEELING INTO IT!

PICTURE CARDS

IF YOUR TEXT CARD HAS A CAMERA ICON, SEND A PICTURE.

CALLS & VIDEO CALLS CARDS

IF YOUR TEXT CARD HAS A CALL OR VIDEO CALL ICON, GO FOR IT! BUT REMEMBER, YOU LIVE IN EGYPT SO BRING ON THE DRAMA.

SORRY CARD

IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE CONSEQUENCES, SNAP A PIC OF THE SORRY CARD AND SEND IT TO YOUR VICTIM. THIS EXPLAINS IT’S A GAME. BUT IF YOU DO THIS BEFORE THE GAME ENDS, THE WINNING CARD GOES TO THE PLAYER WHO PLAYED IT.

HOW NOT TO PLAY

  • Do not play this game on March 23.

  • Do not play this game if you are under 18.

  • Do not play this game at precisely 3:12 am.

  • Do not play this game if you are not following us on social media.

  • Do not play this game if you’ve ever come 3rd place in a swimming competition.

  • Do not play this game if you’re in that awkward 2-month period after a break-up where you miss your ex so much you think this could be a chance to get back in contact with them. It will be the worst decision you ever make, and they will file a restraining order on you.

  • Do not play this game if your crush is in the same room and you’re planning to “impress” them. Spoiler: It’ll backfire.

  • Do not play this game if your phone battery is below 10%.

  • Do not play this game if your New Year’s resolution was “no drama.”

EXPERT RULES

  • If you text your crush, you get double points.
  • If any player gets blocked, they automatically win.
  • If you receive a phone call, you must answer and continue the act.
  • If a text results in a date/relationship/marriage, send us a screenshot on instagram and RECEIVE a gift.
  • If you lose your job, we’ll send you a new game.