Four sets to start from
| Set | Under the flaps |
|---|---|
| Fortunes | the classic: “a surprise is coming your way” |
| Dares | small things to do on the spot, for a party |
| Compliments | kind words, for a class or a friend |
| Would you rather | questions to talk about |
Type over any of them: the stage and the print follow every word.
On the square
- The four corner squares: the colors, outside when folded.
- The eight triangles next to them: the numbers.
- The eight triangles across the diagonal folds: the fortunes, each under its own number.
- The middle is hidden once folded: a good place for a name.
For a whole party of puzzles there is the escape room kit, and more for children is on the Family page.
Questions
How do I fold it?
Cut out the square and lay it printed side down. Fold all four corners to the middle and turn it over. Fold the four new corners to the middle again, so the numbers are on top. Fold it in half both ways and unfold, then push your thumbs and first fingers under the four color squares and bring the points together.
How do I play?
A friend picks a color: spell it, opening and shutting the fortune teller once per letter, one way and then the other. They pick one of the numbers they can see: count that many. They pick a number again, and you lift that flap and read what is under it.
Why are the colors in the corners of the square?
Because that is where the folds put them: after the corners have been folded to the middle twice, the four corner squares of the sheet are the four pockets you see from outside. The two triangles next to each corner become the numbers inside, and the triangle across the fold from a number is the underside of its flap, which is why each fortune is printed there.
Can I use other colors?
Yes, type any four. Common color names (red, blue, green, yellow, pink, purple, orange, black, white, gold, silver, brown, teal) are printed in that color; any other word gets one of four bright colors. Short words make a quick game, long ones like turquoise a long one.
What size does it print?
A square 190 mm across (about 7.5 inches) on US Letter or A4, with the folding steps underneath. Printer paper folds best; card is too stiff.