How couples actually use it
Real nights, real taps.
Pick a deck or a mini-game below — each block has a reach for it when moment and a try this first recipe so nothing feels abstract.
By deck
When to reach for each deck — and a first night that works.
Teasing
Light, fun, flirty warm-ups.
Reach for it when…
- You’re on the couch after dinner with zero agenda.
- It’s a Tuesday and you don’t want a Whole Thing — just a spark.
Try this first
- Open Teasing on one phone at intensity 1–2.
- Pass the phone: five draws each, no skipping ahead.
- Stop on the first card neither of you wants to skip.
- Do that card for real — then put the phones away.
“Hold their gaze for a full minute. No talking, no phones.”
Truth
Sexy questions to spark connection.
Reach for it when…
- You want conversation without pressure to “perform.”
- You’re reconnecting after a busy week and need soft entry.
Try this first
- Sit shoulder-to-shoulder (same room helps).
- Open Truth — alternate who reads the card aloud.
- If a question lands heavy, you get one “pass” each — no shame.
- End after eight cards or twenty minutes, whichever comes first.
“What's the first thing you noticed about me, honestly?”
Foreplay
Building heat, getting close.
Reach for it when…
- You’re both in the same room and ready to slow down.
- You’ve already decided “tonight” — you just need a tempo.
Try this first
- Set the intensity dial where you both agree.
- Open Foreplay and draw one card at a time — no multitasking.
- If a card needs props you don’t have, redraw once.
- Let the Continue card pick up where you left off next time.
“Trade three back-of-the-neck kisses, alternating who gives them.”
Roleplay
Scenes and characters to play out.
Reach for it when…
- You want novelty and a scene already written.
- You’re in a hotel or Airbnb and the setting already feels charged.
Try this first
- Pick Roleplay and read the card’s setup out loud together.
- Set a 10-minute timer and stay in the scene.
- When the timer ends, debrief: what felt fun, what felt silly?
- Save a Memory snapshot if you want a private souvenir.
“For the next ten minutes, you've never met. Introduce yourselves.”
Truth or Dare
Pick your poison. Each card, you choose.
Reach for it when…
- You want back-and-forth energy with a clear turn structure.
- You’re both a little competitive and a lot playful.
Try this first
- Open Truth or Dare — each draw shows both options.
- Alternate who picks Truth vs Dare for the whole round.
- Use the dare timer when a card says “hold the pose” — haptics cue the handoff.
- Best of seven wins — winner picks the next deck.
“Truth: a fantasy you've never said out loud. Dare: act on a part of it now.”
Sensory
Touch, taste, temperature, blindfold.
Reach for it when…
- You want to slow the room down to one sense at a time.
- You already have ice, oil, a scarf, or candles within reach.
Try this first
- Dim the lights. Phones on Do Not Disturb.
- Open Sensory at an intensity you’ve both confirmed out loud.
- Do three cards in a row without talking between them.
- Close with Whisper: one scratch-to-reveal photo for tomorrow morning.
“Trail a single ice cube along their collarbone — count to ten.”
Quickie
30 seconds or less — go!
Reach for it when…
- You’ve got five minutes between obligations — hallway, kitchen, car.
- You want urgency without negotiation.
Try this first
- Open Quickie — first card is law, no debate.
- Set a 30-second timer on the lock screen if you need the push.
- One round only — then back to real life.
- Optional: one Whisper so they know you’re thinking about round two.
“Pin them against the nearest door. Thirty seconds. Time starts now.”
Ultimate
All in.
Reach for it when…
- You’ve both already said an enthusiastic yes tonight.
- Your intensity dial is all the way up and you mean it.
Try this first
- Confirm the dial and safeword/word-out once, out loud.
- Open Ultimate — alternate draws for the whole session.
- If a card is a hard limit, skip once per person with zero drama.
- Afterward: Whisper a burn-after-read line — no inbox trail.
“Take turns leading for ten minutes each. They tell you what they want.”
Random
Anything goes — pick of the litter.
Reach for it when…
- You can’t agree on a deck — decision fatigue is the mood killer.
- You want the app to pick the tempo for you.
Try this first
- Set the dial to the softer partner’s comfort ceiling.
- Hit Random — whatever comes up, you both commit for one draw.
- If it’s too hot, turn the dial down one notch and redraw once.
- Still stuck? Spin the wheel once, then return to Random.
“Whatever the next card is, take it.”
Mini-games & modes
Same app — different shape to the night.
Each block is a self-contained recipe. Whisper is the only one that needs two paired phones for the full magic — everything else can start on one device passed between you.

Spin wheel
Reach for it when…
- You’re standing in the kitchen with wine and decision fatigue.
- Neither of you wants to pick the next move.
Try this first
- Open Spin from the Games hub.
- Tap Spin once — the wheel only lands on decks you can play at your current heat.
- Whatever it picks, you both commit for one card from that deck.
- If it’s a miss, one redo — then you pick manually.

Dirty Dice
Reach for it when…
- You want a single silly-hot instruction.
- You’re already laughing and want to keep the energy going.
Try this first
- Open Dirty Dice — three reels combine into one combo.
- Tap each reel to stop it (or let them auto-stop).
- Read the combo out loud together — then try it for one minute.
- Score the round if you’re keeping a playful tally in Memories.

Scratch-Offs
Reach for it when…
- You want a tactile reveal instead of instant text.
- You’re handing them the phone as a surprise.
Try this first
- Open Scratch-Offs from Games.
- They scratch with a finger until the prompt is fully revealed.
- Do the prompt immediately — no negotiation.
- Reset and pull one more if the first was logistically impossible tonight.

Yes / No deck
Reach for it when…
- You want to surface mutual fantasies.
- You’re curious but don’t want to show individual answers.
Try this first
- Each of you opens Yes / No on your own phone (or pass one phone privately).
- Swipe independently — Smolder only shows mutual yeses.
- Pick one match to talk about tonight; park the rest.
- Conversation counts as a win.

Whisper
Reach for it when…
- You’re apart during the day — desks, travel, different rooms.
- You want zero cloud trail for flirty notes and photos.
Try this first
- Pair phones once over Bluetooth + local Wi‑Fi (Connect tab).
- Send a scratch-to-reveal photo or a lock-with-code line they have to earn.
- Drop a poll for a micro-decision: playlist, takeout, lights on or off.
- Toggle burn-after-read when you want the thread to leave no trace.

Truth or Dare (card deck)
Reach for it when…
- You want both a question lane and a physical dare on every draw.
- You like taking turns and a timer for dares that need one.
Try this first
- Open the Truth or Dare deck (not the scratch game).
- Alternate who picks Truth vs Dare for the whole round.
- Use dare timer + haptics when the card calls for a held moment.
- End after six rounds or when you’re both ready to switch decks.

Stories
Reach for it when…
- You want fiction-paced heat instead of discrete cards.
- You have fifteen minutes and one good lamp.
Try this first
- Open Stories from the hub — filter by mood, length, and heat.
- Read in partner mode: one of you swipes, the other listens.
- When a beat names a position, tap through to Position Hub if you want visuals.
- Stop at a chapter end — don’t rush the last page.

Trip mode
Reach for it when…
- You’re on a multi-day trip or staycation and want a shared scoreboard.
- You like private drops and daily scenes more than one-off cards.
Try this first
- Start a trip from the home banner — name it and set the day count.
- Each day: hit Vacation Scenes for the time-slot prompts.
- Use Fantasy Drop Box for private daily matches; Naughty Notes for filthy one-liners.
- Award shared points for inside jokes — recap on the last night before you end the trip.
Full evening blueprints
Four nights, spelled out step by step.
Every line names a surface inside Smolder — decks, Whisper modes, Slow Burn, Trip, Memories — so you’re never guessing what to tap.
Tuesday in
When the laundry won the day.
Twenty intentional minutes. Phones are tools, then they go dark.
- Both home by 8. Drop phones face-down on the kitchen counter.
- One phone opens Smolder — set the intensity dial to 2 (both tap agree).
- Open Teasing. Pass the phone: five draws each, no skipping.
- Stuck between two good cards? Open Spin — one spin picks the winner.
- Do the winning card before you open the fridge again.
- Optional: save one Memory (Face ID) if you snapped something sweet.
- Hard stop at 25 minutes — kiss goodnight, app closed.
Hotel night
The room is yours until 11am.
Stretch anticipation across the day, then land together at night.
- After dinner out: start Slow Burn (Spicy) with 10 micro-tasks — set finale for when you’re back in the room.
- During the elevator ride: send one Whisper poll — music or silence?
- Back in the room: open Foreplay at the dial you already agreed on the flight.
- After three Foreplay draws: switch to Sensory if you brought props; otherwise stay on Foreplay.
- Before sleep: one scratch-to-reveal photo in Whisper — no peeking until you’re both in bed.
- Morning: send a short Whisper saying what you’re looking forward to tonight — burn-after-read if you want.
- Before you leave the hotel: clear Whisper if you want a clean slate; Memories follow your session choices.
Long-distance
Same app, different cities.
Whisper keeps you close when you’re in different cities.
- Next time you’re physically together: pair phones once in Connect (Bluetooth + local Wi‑Fi).
- While apart: use Whisper for short notes — lock-with-code for the spicy line, burn-after-read for the risky one.
- Drop a poll when you’re deciding a weekend plan — it’s faster than a 40-text thread.
- When you miss them bluntly: send a Whisper — scratch-to-reveal or burn-after-read keeps it private.
- Read a Story chapter over FaceTime audio — pause at every swipe break.
- Schedule the next in-person window inside Trip mode so the countdown feels shared.
- Optional: Yes / No deck solo first pass, then compare mutual matches when you reunite.
Reconnect
After a rough week, soft is enough.
The goal is being on the same team for an hour.
- Phones on Do Not Disturb. Sit on the same couch with a blanket.
- Open Truth at intensity 1 — alternate reading questions aloud.
- When a question lands, you each get one pass — no follow-up interrogation.
- Move to Yes / No. Matches you both want can come up out loud.
- Pick one mutual match to discuss for five minutes; shelf the rest in-app for later.
- If laughter shows up: one Spin round for a single silly dare, then close the app.
- End with Whisper: one message, burn-after-read, saying what you appreciated tonight.
