Curiosity Unleashed: The Deck Builder Challenge

"The best questions aren't always the ones we're asked—they're the ones we create together."

Usually, at a Curious Souls Café gathering, you arrive to find a carefully curated deck of questions waiting for you. This time, we are flipping the script: you are the conversation designer.

Every great discussion starts with a spark of curiosity. In this special interactive event, we aren't just answering questions; we are building the game from the ground up. We will split into small teams, pick our own unique themes, and use our Deck Builder webapp to co-create custom decks with AI on the fly.

Will your team build a deck about navigating the modern workplace? A lighthearted round of nostalgic "What Ifs"? Or a deep dive into the unwritten rules of life? The direction of the night is entirely in your hands!

Bring your creativity, a collaborative spirit, and an open mind. Let's discover what happens when we unleash our collective curiosity.

Inviting those who...

🎨 Want to flex their creative muscles and design a conversation experience for others.
🤝 Enjoy collaborative team-building and bonding over shared ideas in a low-pressure setting.
📱 Are eager to test out a fun, interactive web tool to guide real-world connections.
🗣️ Hope to connect with kindred spirits in a judgment-free space where every voice shapes the night.

📅 Agenda / What You'll Experience

💬 Phase 1: The Designer's Studio
After a brief welcome, we will group into small teams. Using your smartphones, your team will decide on a topic and use our Deck Builder app (with the help of its AI Generator, if you get stuck!) to draft a custom deck of 5 to 10 meaningful questions.

🎲 Phase 2: The Roll & Share
Once the decks are built, the host will roll the virtual 3D dice to decide which team goes first. That team will generate a QR code directly on their screen. Everyone else simply scans their phone, and the game begins!

💬 Phase 3: Prompted Conversations
We will play through the winning team's custom deck, enjoying the unique flavor and perspective they brought to the table. After a while, we'll roll the dice again and scan the next team's QR code, rotating until everyone has had a chance to "host" a round. From there, we’ll embark on a respectful, engaging, and meaningful conversation, celebrating the diversity of perspectives and ideas within the group.

Note: This session requires at least one smartphone per team to access the builder via a web link. If you do not have a device, don't worry—you can easily team up with someone who does!

💬 Final Thoughts and Feedback
Where time allows, in the final 10 minutes of the event, we’ll take a moment to reflect on the key insights, memorable moments, and takeaways from our discussions. This is a chance to distill the shared wisdom and leave with a deeper understanding of the topics we’ve explored together.

After the event officially concludes, the group may choose to extend the session, depending on the group’s interest. To explore what our events are like, check out our official website at https://curioussouls.cafe

⚠️ Content Guideline: Because participants will be generating their own discussion prompts, we ask everyone to keep their questions respectful, inclusive, and appropriate for a diverse public setting. If your team uses the app's AI Generator, you'll notice an "Extra Empathy" filter is active by default—this is designed to shift the focus from "wounds to wisdom" and actively avoid heavy triggers. We encourage depth and curiosity, but please steer clear of overly sensitive, explicit, or hostile topics to maintain a safe space for all attendees.

📍 Location

City: Hong Kong
Address: Empire Centre, 68 Mody Road, Tsim Sha Tsui East

Inside the shopping mall of Empire Centre, there is a large open area dedicated to a café. We will sit at a round table or sofa inside (near a Hang Seng ATM or 7-Eleven store). Please look for the big words "Curious Souls Café" on our table.

If you take the MTR, the nearest station and exit will be East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Exit P1). From there, you can walk to Empire Centre, which is just a few minutes away.

Google Maps link: maps.app.goo.gl/51Jr8qxY4q5YLQ6q7

🈚 Free of Charge

While there is no charge to attend, we kindly encourage you to support the venue by purchasing a drink and/or any items from their menu.
Note: This event is not affiliated with the restaurant, or any third-party names mentioned.

✨ What is Curious Souls Café?

Welcome to Curious Souls Café! 👋 Designed to nurture healthy curiosity and foster connections, this is a warm and friendly space for meaningful conversations. 😊 We invite you to join us for an experience filled with thought-provoking dialogue, meaningful connections, and personal growth.

We look forward to meeting you at one of our events in the future!