The ‘Create a Cult’ Game

A social game of persuasion and creativity where players design their own cults and attempt to recruit others to join.

Description

In the ‘Create a Cult’ game, players tap into their creativity and persuasive abilities to design and build their own unique cults. Each player develops their cult’s core beliefs, rituals, and promises, then sets out to convert other party guests into followers. It’s a fun, engaging game that sparks imaginative thinking and social interaction.

Categories: [‘Party Games’, ‘Friends Games’, ‘Indoor Games’, ‘Multiplayer Games’]

How to Play

• Number of Players Required: This game is best played with a medium to large group.
  Ideally, 4 or more players are recommended.

• What You’ll Need

  • Paper
  • Pens or pencils
  • Creativity
  • Persuasion skills

• Gameplay

  1. Each player takes some time to design their own cult. Think of a name, core beliefs, rituals, symbols, and any promises you offer to potential followers.
  2. Once everyone has created their cult, the recruitment phase begins. Players mingle and try to convince others to join their cult. You can use arguments, role-playing, or any other persuasive technique.
  3. Players can switch cults if they find another one more appealing.
  4. Continue the recruitment process for a set amount of time or until everyone has had a chance to interact with each other.

Winning Criteria: The player with the most followers at the end of the game wins.
Alternatively, you can vote on the most creative or convincing cult.

Estimated Playtime: The game typically lasts between 30 minutes to an hour,
depending on the number of players and the depth of the interactions.

Make it Your Own

• Introduce physical elements like costumes or props to represent your cult.
• Create a scoring system based on not just the number of followers but also the creativity of the cult.
• Set a specific theme for the cults, such as nature, technology, or pop culture.
• Have players create a short presentation for their cult to make the recruitment process more formal.

Ready to Play? Are you ready to unleash your inner cult leader and build a loyal following?

Safety Note: Remember this is a game of imagination and role-playing. Be respectful of others’ beliefs and avoid any topics that might be sensitive or offensive. Keep the atmosphere light and fun.

Tags: cult game, party game, social game, creative game, role-playing, persuasion, group game, friends game, indoor game