Everything you need to know before your first game - and a few things you didn't think to ask.
First Things First
The adult party game that starts with a truth, heats up with a dare, and ends with everyone a little more bare than they started. Four levels, 235 cards, and it runs entirely in your browser - no download, no app store, no account. Just open it and go.
Adults aged 18 and over. TDB is designed for groups who know each other - friends, couples, parties, house gatherings. It's not suitable for anyone under 18, and content at higher levels is explicitly adult in nature.
Minimum 2, maximum 6 - though fair warning, the more players around the table, the more interesting things get. Any player can opt out at any point and the game continues, as long as at least 2 are still cheeky enough to keep going.
A full deck takes roughly 45–90 minutes, or longer, depending on your group's pace and how far you really want to go. You can stop whenever - the game doesn't require you to finish the deck. Most groups play until the vibe says so, and then you'll just take things into your own hands.
The Tech Bit
TDB runs in your browser, so you'll need an internet connection to play. Mobile data works perfectly - just open the link and go.
Yes - it works on any device with a modern browser. iPhone, Android, tablet, laptop, desktop. You can also add it to your home screen as a PWA for a more app-like experience.
No account needed to play Level 1. To unlock paid levels you'll go through a simple one-time purchase - no account, no subscription, just a payment and you're in. Your unlock is stored on your device.
Your unlock code is yours to keep - it's in your purchase confirmation email. If you ever clear your browser or switch devices, just re-enter your code and you're good to go.
The Bare Essentials
It's between you and your conscience. Answer truthfully, complete the dare, swipe and earn your points. Pass and face the consequences - a points penalty, a forfeit, or both depending on the card. No jury, no judge, just you.
Yes. Any player can opt out at any point and the game continues with whoever's still in - no disruption, no restart. The game requires at least 2 players to continue, and plays best with 3 or more.
Your game, your rules - literally. Before you start, set your filters and switch off anything that doesn't work for your crew. Alcohol-related dares, foot play, anal play, food dares, props and toys - all optional, all removable. Because the best nights are the ones where everyone's fully in.
It escalates deliberately across the four levels. Curious (Level 1) is cheeky and revealing but not explicit. Daring (Level 2) introduces dares with a flirty edge and can get momentarily revealing when it comes to skin. Heated (Level 3) and Bare (Level 4) are explicitly adult - sexual in nature and not suitable for anyone under 18 or anyone who hasn't opted into that content.
We've thought about this carefully - because a game this good deserves to be played well. Pass on anything, opt out anytime, set your filters, choose your level. TDB is built so that everyone in the room is having exactly the kind of fun they signed up for. Adults only, full consent, always. Read more about our consent philosophy.
Going All In
Level 1 - Curious - is completely free. No time limit, no card limit, no catch. Levels 2, 3, and 4 (Daring, Heated, and Bare) are unlocked together as a one-time purchase.
No. It's a single one-time payment. You pay once to unlock levels 2, 3 and 4. No monthly fees, no renewals, no surprises.
One purchase, one device - your unlock code is personal. But if your friends want the full experience, point them this way. Every purchase helps us invest in keeping TDB fresh - new cards, new categories, themed packs, new truths and dares. The more people playing, the better the game gets for everyone.