
So Many Problems
By Join In Games

So Many ProblemsDec 25, 2019

Sub-Destruct
You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem:
The nuclear submarine you are aboard has been set to self destruct by a nefarious saboteur.
Your five random story elements are: A few bobby pins, a reel of film showing an alternate ending, five archer's arrows that can be shot simultaneously, a pack of chewing gum, and the hero costume you spent all night sewing.
Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Stranded Hero
You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem:
The super squad and you just defended the mall from an attack. But then they flew and sped off, and must have forgotten about you. Your costume doesn't have pockets, so no cell phone or wallet, and you need to get home.
Your five random story elements are: A metal arm torn off of an evil robot, a kerosene lantern, countdown to launch, an archer's arrow that hacks a computer, and the missing masterpiece.
Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Unworthy In AI Eyes
You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem:
The onboard artificial intelligence malfunctioned and turned hostile, threatening your mission to Mars. You have to convince the AI of the goodness of humanity before it opens all of the spaceship airlocks.
Your five random story elements are: Gracefully floating in zero-gravity, a fistful of dryer lint, hieroglyphs written in fake blood, a metal spatula that orbited the Earth, and a supervillain you are clearly not equipped to deal with.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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A Talking Dog? Yeah, So What?
You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem:
Your dog's nephew can speak fluent English, but no one else in your detective squad seems to be shocked and amazed by this. You have to find out why they all seem to just accept this as normal.
Your five random story elements are: Old cans of paint, a long hallway with a lot of doors, a two-hour workout routine, a camera hidden in a grandfather clock, and jogging to catch up with someone much faster than you.
Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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The Only Hope at 10,000 Feet
You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem:
Your flight home has been hijacked by a paramilitary group demanding the release of their imprisoned leader, but you slipped into the lavatory to prepare a plan.
Your five random story elements are: Trusty duct tape, a projection machine for translucent images, a headlock performed with your legs, a handful of nails and screws, and tangerine-flavored drink mix.
Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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The Bullydozer Comes Knocking
You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem:
The rest of the team left you to guard the base, but The Bullydozer chose today to knock down your door and insult your "talents." You need to stop him in his tracks before he brings the roof down, literally!
Your five random story elements are: A quiver of arrows that's color-coordinated with your outfit, a spacewalk tether with attaching hooks, a trap door to the basement, a weathered leather belt, and your signature "Power Punch," which is just a punch you yell "Power Punch" before.
Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Drown or Boil?
You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem:
During your spacewalk, you felt something damp. You just realized that it's a coolant leak in your suit, but you're already getting warm from the sun and your helmet is filling with liquid. You have to fix this fast, before you drown or boil!
Your five random story elements are: A wrist tether for hand tools, fake human leg bones, a paracord bracelet, a robotic arm for moving astronauts during spacewalks, and bow hunting skills.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Van Trouble and a Giant Bird
You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem:
Your van broke down near a deserted town. The manager of the only motel warned you of the gigantic and terrifying bird that injured Sheriff North last week in the nearby woods. What is going on here?
Your five random story elements are: A tactical flashlight, a full-body seaweed monster costume, liquid solutions of salt and pepper, holding a superhero's stuff while she deals with the threat, and a framed photo of the estranged uncle.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Assassin's Last Call
You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem:
The assassin who targeted your partner has caught up with you both at the bar, and it's last call.
Your five random story elements are: Iron chains covered in rust, astronaut ice cream, being pretty good with a bo staff, a commercial fire extinguisher, and a ghost outfit (it's just a sheet with cut-out eyeholes).
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Meteorite Mayhem
You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem:
A glowing red meteorite crashed near our secret base. When we went to investigate, all of the heroes with actual superpowers suddenly turned evil. It's up to me to stop their rampage, and snap them out of this.
Your five random story elements are: Gelatinous neon slime, punching an indestructible enemy and breaking every bone in my hand, a bottle of plant food, the dignified pose I do in the group photo, and moon rocks.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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What Are the Billionaires Doing in Space?
You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem:
A billionaire paid to send his personal car up on our rocket, and wants us to jettison it out into space. But with mere moments until its release, I just saw that it secretly contains a spy probe! I have to stop it!
Your five random story elements are: Waxed dental floss, a bubble of water floating in midair, an archer's arrow with a grappling line attached, a rubber Frankenstein's monster mask, and a sense of international cooperation only possible in the vacuum of space.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Spooky Statesmen
You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem:
Your sightseeing trip came to a screeching halt when Tour Guide Marla spotted the ghosts of the founding fathers in the White House. The government's only hope is for you and your pals to investigate this spooky statesmen sighting!
Your five random story elements are: A karate chop to the neck, a shattered light bulb, a threatening note with a bloody handprint, purified water tanks, and a box of treats for dogs (or humans with low standards).
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Auto Shop Escape
You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem:
You finally located the kidnapped Ambassador to the United Nations. Now, you have to escape this heavily guarded auto repair shop together.
Your five random story elements are: A dusty push broom, knight's armor that can supposedly move on its own, a spacesuit helmet, an exploding archer's arrow that detonates on impact, and dirty motor oil.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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A Captive Beating
You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem:
You've been captured by gangsters, and they are beating you senseless. The superheroes are apparently too busy to help. You need to escape the ropes they tied you up with before they come back for round 2.
Your five random story elements are: Latex surgical gloves, a kick so hard it breaks three of their ribs and your femur, a tube of pureed bananas, an archer's arrow with a spy camera on the end, and a fireplace passageway to another room.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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The Smell in Space
You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem:
After unloading the resupply craft and packing it up with all of our trash, it failed to detach from the space station. The additional weight could pull us out of orbit! (Not to mention the smell.)
Your five random story elements are: A zero-gravity sleeping bag attached to the wall, werewolf costume gloves, rusty rebar, punching with both hands simultaneously, and the kind of madness that only five weightless months can inflict.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Caveman or Carswell
You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem:
A caveman sighting has shut down Professor Blake's archaeological dig. Could Mr. Carswell and his real estate development firm be behind this, or is it something more?
Your five random story elements are: A rescue liferaft, a two-foot-tall sandwich, the nerd's lost eyeglasses, nunchuck skills, and cubes of space food.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Treasonous (w/ demonstration)
This scenario includes a special demonstration of how to play the game!
You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem:
A treasonous military leader is selling the access codes to shut down all of our country’s defense systems to the highest bidder.
Your five random story elements are: A bucket of dry ice, a shattered bathroom mirror, escape velocity, a butane lighter, and cumulatively large amounts of solar radiation.
Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame.
To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com.
See you tomorrow, problem solvers!
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Season 1 Introduction
Welcome to So Many Problems™ Daily - Season 1! In this introduction I explain the game, share how you can get on the podcast, and give you a sneak peek at the themes we'll be playing with this season. Be sure to head over to SoManyProblems.com to play the early access beta right now! While you're there, you can even help us make new problems and elements for the game!
So Many Problems is the party game for people with problems, coming soon from Join In Games™. The debut Kickstarter kicks off January 14th, 2020, and you won't want to miss the opportunity to immortalize yourself on your very own card. Get signed up for updates at SoManyProblems.com today!
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