The Social Spark

The Social Spark™️is a screen-free, connection-building game designed for upper elementary, middle school, and high school players. Created by a social-emotional learning specialist with over 20 years of clinical experience, this game helps young people practice communication, perspective-taking, and relationship-building — all through fun, engaging play.

Each game includes:
• Spark Questions to warm up and introduce players
• Activity & Interest Cards to help players discover shared likes
• The Connection Envelope for anonymous card submissions
• The Spark Board for simple point tracking
• A Swap Token for strategic play
• Bonus Connection Points to reward listening and remembering

How it works:
Players start by answering three fun Spark Questions to break the ice. Each round, one player becomes The Spark — the spotlight player everyone is trying to match. Players secretly choose one card they think The Spark will like most and place it in The Connection Envelope. The Spark reveals and ranks the cards from most liked to least liked, explaining their choices and sparking meaningful conversation. Points are awarded based on ranking, with opportunities to earn extra points by recalling new things learned about others.

Simple to play and endlessly repeatable, The Social Spark™️helps players unplug, open up, and connect — one round at a time.