The Samtalekort Conversation Index

Key findings

• The library holds 803 questions in English and 4015 in total across 5 languages.
• 90% are open questions ending in “?” — they invite a story rather than a yes/no.
• The average question is just 14 words (75 characters) — short enough to read aloud in one breath.
• Questions span 88 distinct themes across 13 decks.
• The largest format is “Would you rather” with 172 cards.
• 69 questions are free to play right away.

What makes a good conversation question?

1. Short and speakable. At an average of 14 words, a question can be read aloud in one breath — it is harder to hide behind a long question.
2. Open, not closed. 90% end in “?” and ask for a story, not a yes or no.
3. One focus at a time. The best cards ask a single question — not three packed into one.
4. Concrete over abstract. “What is the best thing that happened to you this week?” beats “tell me about your life”.

What people talk about

The most common themes in the library — from light to deep:

1. Would you rather82 (10%)
2. Family51 (6%)
3. Philosophy40 (5%)
4. Friendship39 (5%)
5. Love38 (5%)
6. Art & creativity38 (5%)
7. Colleagues31 (4%)
8. Fun26 (3%)

Examples from the library

Method

The numbers are computed directly from the entire Samtalekort library as of June 2026: all 803 English questions (4015 across 5 languages) spread over 13 decks. It is a count of our own content — no personal data or user behaviour is involved. Lengths are measured in characters and words per question; “open questions” are those ending in “?”.

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