Run the round

How to play Map the Motives

Step 1

Motive matching party game.

Step 2

Judge the motives result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the motives setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Game details

Scoring

Motive matching party game. Motives stay silly and non-harmful. Format: Motives.

Example: Motive matching party game.

Host tip

Host and safety notes

Letting hints or late answers change the motives result. Set the prompt and answer rule first.

Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group.

Best for

5-12 who want a 15-60 min round.

Energy

Energy level

Medium

Board Social Deduction

Category social-deduction

Best for 5-12 who want a 15-60 min round.

Players 5-12

Time 15-60 min

Gear Paper roles or prompt slips, timer, and score note

Space Table or living-room circle with seating for the full group

Energy Medium

Setup Start from Social Deduction Board and tell the group the activity is Map the Motives.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Where else this activity fits

Map the Motives also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Hangout games

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Map the Motives

Quick start