Modern life is messy. We’re busy, we’re traumatized, we’re bogged down by connections that drain our energy, disconnected from our full-body-yes, and disengaged by the small talk that passes for 90% of conversations.

But every once in a while some light will shine through—a deep aliveness, in late-night conversations that energize us for hours—the conversations that lead to personal breakthroughs, cherished memories, and lifelong friendships.

What if we told you those conversations didn’t have to be so rare?

That there was a way to access conversational flow states with reliability, to bottle up authenticity and unleash the power of connection, and look cool doing it?

These tools exist! They’re called Authentic Relating Games, and we’ve compiled all the best ones into The Games Manual–a big book of 1:1 and group exercises that meld the delicious engagement of deep conversation with the shadow-busting power of therapy. 

Think of this book as a connection power pack. Inside are 250+ quick, low-prep games that turn any room (office, classroom, living room) into a place where people feel seen and heard. Every exercise comes with clear steps, timing tips, and safety cues so you can dive in fast and keep everyone at ease.

Why it matters

• Slice through the fog of small-talk in minutes

• Build trust and empathy with zero guesswork

• Fit any schedule, from a two-minute opener to a full retreat

• Watch strangers leave as friends every time

Relationship changes everything.

Grab the manual and let connection flow.