Paffles game guide
How to play Pancakes or Waffles
Paffles is a conversation game for teams. You choose one thing to keep, let the other go, and talk about why. The choices start with pancakes and waffles, then lead to new questions about what matters to your group.
- 2 or more players
- 15 rounds
- About 30 minutes
The rules
How a round works
Start with pancakes or waffles
One person hosts and shares a screen. The group chooses which of the two things to keep in the world and which to let go.
Explain your choice
Give everyone room to say why their choice matters. If you disagree, discuss it. A majority decision decides which item stays.
Meet a new challenger
The item you kept faces a new item in the next round. Repeat the discussion and choice until you have played 15 rounds.
An example
What would your team keep?
In round one, your group chooses between pancakes and waffles. Say the majority keeps waffles. Pancakes leave the game, and waffles face a new challenger, such as pumpkins. Now the group decides between waffles and pumpkins. The thing you keep carries on to the next round.
There is no correct answer. The useful part is hearing the reasons behind each choice. After the final round, revisit what survived, what you gave up, and what surprised you about each other.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
How many people can play?
You need at least two people. Paffles works best with three or more, and there is no fixed upper limit. One person can guide the session for the group.
How long does a game take?
Plan for about 30 minutes for 15 rounds. The time depends on how long your team wants to discuss each choice.
What if we are not ready to choose?
The host can use “Replace choice” to replace a choice without advancing the round. That choice may appear again later.
Can I try it before starting a full session?
Yes. The sample on the homepage lets you play through three example rounds before starting a team session.
Ready for your first choice?
Gather your team, share one screen, and start the conversation.
Start a Paffles session