Butterfly Fields

A social game for large-scale parties and events that scales down for initiate groups

"Butterfly Fields" is an accessible, scalable, social game with two rulesets for 4-10 and 15-60 players that encourages players to meet and mingle in social situations. Originally developed for my birthday party, the positive response of guests that made new connections and learned more about their existing friends convinced me to continue iterating. The game contains secret challenges, fun icebreakers, and intimate questions to allow players to cut loose, be silly, be vulnerable, and grow closer. Combine that with the ability for players to join and leave at any time with no penalty, and you have the recipe for an incredible party where everyone gets to be social butterfly and pollinate lasting connections.

An example of some cards

Example of the rules for the 15-60 player game

Highlights

Highly accessible with all parts of the game able to be enjoyed by people from a wide array of identities and physical abilities

Scales up and down instantly during play to remove commitment and make it more approachable

Designed with players and connections in mind so that players get to direct the experience they want to have