Below The Surface

05/03/2025

Struggling to start meaningful conversations at work?

Building real connections doesn’t have to be awkward. Small moments of genuine conversation can transform your workplace experience!

Check out this blog from Communicate Powerfully for tips on making work more engaging—and grab a FREE Below The Surface mini deck to help get the conversation flowing.

Ever noticed how making friends as an adult is weirdly hard?

12/11/2024

‘What was the first horror movie you ever saw, and how old were you?’

My first was accidental, at 5 years old I woke up to discover Dad watching some dreadful changeling character in Krull. But the one that haunted me the most was Chucky ...damn, i couldn't look at a doll for years after that. What was yours? (Comment Below).

This is just one of the entertaining, thought-provoking questions you’ll find in Below The Surface—an activity that gets people talking, connecting, and having fun. Perfect for your team or your next gathering.

Order your set today: https://www.belowthesurfacegame.com

07/11/2024

Want to get your team talking and connecting like never before?

Below The Surface is an engaging activity that makes meaningful conversations happen effortlessly. It’s about connection, confidence, and having a great time while you’re at it!

Ready to level up your team dynamic? Grab your set today!
https://www.belowthesurfacegame.com

02/10/2024

Work Feeling a Bit Disconnected? Let’s Change That!

We all know deeper connections lead to stronger, more engaged teams. In our latest blog, we dive into why meaningful workplace relationships matter more than ever—and how Below The Surface can help your team break through the small talk to build lasting trust.

We all know work takes up a big chunk of our lives, but here’s the million-dollar question: how connected do we really feel?

13/06/2024

Woah, this review has blown us away!

We couldn't wait to share this incredible story from one of our amazing customers who experienced the magic of Below the Surface.

Check it out!

29/05/2024

EXCITING NEWS

We are beyond thrilled to share that we've just made our first Below The Surface sale in the United States.

A huge thank you to all our incredible supporters for helping us reach this amazing milestone!

And even more exciting – we’re on the lookout for passionate promoters to join the ever-growing BTS family! If you’ve got the drive and the spirit to promote BTS, we have a fantastic promoter’s offer complete with a generous finder’s fee! This is an opportunity you won’t want to miss!

Click the link below to find out more:
https://www.belowthesurfacegame.com/wholesale

24/02/2024

Elated and grateful. My sister sent me this article from The Guardian and I felt inspired and incredibly grateful reading it. Thanks Nats.

I didn't fully understand why I felt so compelled to persist with creating Below the Surface - the hurdles, mounting design and printing costs, shipping from NZ, mistakes, edits... more edits... until now. And I'm ridiculously grateful it's not the only game/activity out there serving a greater purpose. A social purpose.

According to Pinterest, searches for "deep conversation starters" has risen 185% since 2022. "Questions for couples to reconnect" was up 480% and "Hot seat questions" saw an 825% increase.

Research shows that social support boosts both physical and mental health, with the authors of one study calling connection "A pillar of lifestyle medicine."

The UK has released frameworks to address "A national loneliness epidemic on par with tabacco use and obesity, and underpins social ills like violence, addiction and extremism."

This article is a great read and it made me reflect. If connection is such a good idea, why are so many of us not connecting? Where I landed was because it can feel risky. Sharing your thoughts and feelings and experiences can feel like you're putting yourself in a vulnerable position. And it might, but what if that's the point.

The way I see it we each have two options 1) wait for someone else to connect with us or 2) feel the fear, the discomfort and do it anyway. If you're stepping into option 2 - here's a list of options to help you out.

We’re Not Really Strangers (wish I'd found this in my researching, might have changed my box size and colour - snap)

Let’s Get Deep

Where Should We Begin

Big Talk

We Connect Chad Littlefield

ECD Emotional Culture Deck

Or get a free downloadable mini deck on the Below the Surface website (belowthesurfacegame.com)

I'd love to hear how you get on.

https://www.theguardian.com/wellness/2024/feb/23/conversation-starters-card-games

Conversation card games can be entertaining at parties – and help us foster deep connections and intimacy, which can otherwise be elusive

12/02/2024

Exciting News!

Below The Surface is now available for wholesale!

Elevate your workshops, classes, or store shelves with this engaging tool designed to deepen connections. Ready to dive in and make a splash in your community?

Visit our website to get started. Let's spread meaningful conversations together!

Calling All Trainers, Facilitators, Educators, and in-person activity enthusiasts! Are you looking for an ice breaker activity that gets people connecting fast and never gets old? An activity that sparks meaningful conversations and turns every interaction into an opportunity for discovery and under...

12/02/2024

Big news for our mates in Australia! Below the Surface is now crossing the Pacific to bring the art of communication right to your doorstep.

Order your copy now:

Venture into the 'Shop' page of 'Below The Surface' to secure your gateway to meaningful interactions. Acquire the game that's sweeping across New Zealand, fostering deeper connections through thought-provoking conversations. For our international enthusiasts, a simple reach out to Carly ensures you...

06/12/2023

Thanks for the enquiries and questions about the game we created - 'Below the Surface'. Here's the skinny on what it is and how to play. Perfect as a unique and super rad Christmas gift, or a game or activity to get people talking and connecting at a whole new level. Order now at www.belowthesurfacegame.com or email [email protected] - Be safe, big enjoy - Meri kirihimete!