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FROM APPLIED PSYCHOLOGY GAMES

PLUNGE
 

The Science-Based Connection Game

Dive into meaningful conversations with a card game built on psychological research. 

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No spam. Just one email when Plunge is ready.

Selected as one of the best
games of 2025 in Sweden

Why Plunge?

A conversation game that goes beyond small talk and creates real connections.

Research-Based

Built on 30+ years of research into human connection and communication. The game design is unique, never seen in a conversational game before.

Deepen Relationships

​​Strengthens bonds between all types of relationships through authentic dialogue.

Builds Skills

Intentional design help players practice deep listening, curiosity, responding with care, perspective taking and more.

For Everyone

Perfect for friends evening,

date night, team building,
family reunion, workshops and client work. Works 

even with teenagers!

See the Game In Action

Dive deeper
 

In a world full of superficial interactions and screen time, we created Plunge to reconnect people with what truly matters – genuine conversations and deep relationships.


Every question in Plunge is carefully crafted by psychologists and based on scientific research about what creates closeness and understanding between people.


The name "Plunge" symbolizes taking the leap – diving into the depths of our thoughts, feelings, and experiences together with the people we care about.

"The game brought us together in

a way that was truly out of the ordinary."

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Beatrice, Plunge player

THE SCIENCE BEHIND THE GAME

Psychology That Connects

Plunge is more than a card game – it's a tool for deeper human connection.

Grounded in research on "perceived
responsiveness" - feeling seen, heard,

and understood

Informed by long-standing practices from Authentic Relating

Inspired by Arthur Aron’s research on intimacy and closeness

Shaped by the Openness–Trust Spiral - how openness and trust reinforce each other

Designed with a progressive structure - from lighter to deeper questions

Designed by a licensed psychologist and author, and a relationship expert

Did you know

that only 6% of our interactions feel truly meaningful?

From "The Social Biome", Merolla and Hall, 2025

Immerse yourself
in a world of deep conversations and authentic connection with Plunge. Explore three levels of questions designed to spark meaningful reflection, deepen self-knowledge and foster mutual understanding.

 

With thoughtfully designed response cards, you will strengthen your ability to listen deeply, respond with compassion, find common ground and communicate authentically.  

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Ready to dive in?

Get to Know Us

We are a small team from Sweden dedicated to designing games and tools that awaken our prosocial abilities. We believe science and play go together.

Human beings have always survived through connection. Somewhere along the way, we replaced the campfire with scrolling feeds.

 

We’re inviting real conversations back into a digital world.

©2025 Applied Psychology Games

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