Why a game about death?

Because death affects everyone, yet many of us rarely talk about it until we have to. We created Morbid Curiosity because we've found that curiosity, humor, and storytelling can make difficult conversations easier to begin and often more meaningful than expected. Think of it as a first date with Death.

What usually happens when people play?

Most groups start with trivia and laughter. Before long, they're sharing stories, debating unexpected questions, or talking about things they've never discussed before.

Why use humor in the deck? Are you laughing at death?

There’s something uniquely human about humor. A surprising fact, an awkward story, or a moment of absurdity can make a difficult topic easier to talk about. Life contains awkwardness, tenderness, grief, curiosity, and joy and conversations about death often do too.

How deep do the conversations get?

It depends entirely on the group. Some groups lean into light and playful moments, while others naturally move into more personal stories, memories, or meaning-making. The mix of trivia, open-ended questions, and simple rules is designed so you can shape the pace and depth as you play.

Is this useful for therapists, death doulas, and other death workers?

Yes. Many therapists, grief professionals, death workers, and educators use Morbid Curiosity as a relational tool rather than a clinical one. It helps open conversations that can feel overly formal or heavy in professional contexts and offers a shared language that isn’t tied to diagnosis, treatment, or end-of-life planning. It can be especially useful in groups or trainings where connection needs to happen before deeper processing can begin.

Do I need to be “into death” to play this?

Not at all. You don’t need any special interest or background, just curiosity.

Have more questions? Contact us at morbidcuriositygame@gmail.com.