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Department of Serious Play

Your excuse to make anyone smile.

Quantity

Give some out, and if it's not for you, full refund within 30 days. Keep the deck.

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Give someone a little action card, watch their face light up, and then follow where it travels.

All you do is
hand someone a card.

Freedom License card
#01 Freedom Is Now Yours
A Message From An Old Friend card
#21 Text an Old Friend
  1. Pick a card. Each one is a small action, like complimenting someone.
  2. Give it away. Now it's their card to keep.
  3. Watch their face light up. This is the moment you came for.
  4. Follow your card's journey. Scan the QR to see where it goes next.

The Serious Play tin with the action cards fanned out in front of it

Every card feels like a gift.

Original art on every card. A tin and a pouch to carry them.

Daniel, founder of Department of Serious Play

“This idea lived in my notes app for years. After I shut down my last startup, I took a sabbatical. Serious Play started on the road. That was seven months of smiles, laughs and dance-offs. Now it's your turn to play, seriously ;)”

Daniel, Founder and Serious Player

Most cards stop when the box closes.
Your cards ripple on.

Scan any card's QR code to see where it's been and where it goes next.

Real smiles from people like you

“Got dinner with a couple from my flight. I gave the guy a hard hug, because I knew it would take him out of his comfort zone.”
Stanis · Hug Someone card

“I handed them out all over a festival and lost a few while I was running around having fun. When can I get more?”
Emily

“They put you in this curious, excited headspace. You stop walking around stuck in your own problems, and start thinking about what you could do for the people around you.”
Deca

Hand out a few.
Not for you? Full refund.

Guarantee

Within 30 days, email daniel@departmentofseriousplay.com. Full refund within 48 hours. No form. Keep the deck.

Shipping

Free on 2+ decks. Ships end of October.

Won't I look like I'm trying too hard?

No. You're handing someone a small gift, not putting on a show. Start with a friend if you like.

Why would I need 2 decks?

One to play, one for the friend who'd love it.

What if nobody passes my card on?

That's fine. Your moment is complete the second their face changes.

Is the refund a hassle?

No. Email Daniel within 30 days. Full refund within 48 hours.

Get your deck

Free shipping on 2+ decks.