Illustration by Ronja Polzin — roevardotter.de

What is it & Why is it important

• No Reply is a game that supports players in a very spacious form of socializing
• Without permission, it can seem rude to not participate in conventional conversation
• Players gain a sense of comfort with silence, and evaluate their own speech habits
• Many people feel a desperate need to chit chat, entertain others, or fill silences. The experience of being together without these social expectations is surprisingly freeing, and often translates into a more relaxed attitude towards talking and not talking in everyday life
• No Reply asks you to consider what is actually worth saying, and gives you permission to listen and remain quiet while being present with others

How to use it / The Rules.

1. Before you speak, consider if what you’re thinking seems worth saying. If it does, say it!
2. No one replies to what was said — making every statement a non sequitur . Just let your mind wander until something unrelated seems worth saying.
3. Try to limit yourself to single sentences.

• Video Examples of activities

Cheat Sheet

The rules here are pretty simple. No need for a cheat sheet.

Watch out for these common mistakes

• Don't ask questions (or at least remember people aren't supposed to reply)
• Rule 3 is easy to break, so try formulating exactly what you want to say before saying it