Safety first
Core rules (copy/paste)
These rules aren’t “boring.” They make the game playable for everyone.
House rules
- Passing is always allowed (no explanation).
- No dares that are illegal, dangerous, or humiliating.
- No filming/posting without permission.
- No touching dares unless everyone involved explicitly says yes.
- If someone says “stop” (or seems unsure), the dare ends immediately.
Pass options (no shame)
Passing should be normal. If your group treats “pass” like a problem, the game becomes peer pressure.
Free pass: no penalty.
Snack duty: you’re snack captain next round.
Joke swap: tell a short joke instead.
Consent reminder: if someone says “no,” doesn’t respond, or seems unsure, you don’t have a “yes.” You stop and switch prompts.
What to avoid
- “Prove it” dares (pressure-based).
- Public posting/DM/calling dares (can create real harm).
- Dares involving alcohol/drugs, driving, or leaving the house.
- Dares that target someone’s body, identity, or insecurities.
- Truths that ask others to reveal secrets about someone else.
Host script (30 seconds)
Say this out loud
“Quick rules: anyone can pass, no explanations. No filming/posting without permission. No touching dares unless both people say yes. If someone says ‘stop’ or looks uncomfortable, we switch immediately. Goal is laughs, not pressure.”
Sources
- Planned Parenthood: consent basics (if someone says no / says nothing / seems unsure, you don’t have consent). View source
- Common Sense Education: peer pressure can influence decisions and group dynamics can amplify it. View source