Do I need to be into one specific fandom?

No — questions cover gaming, comics, sci-fi, anime, board games, tech, and general "I went deep on this" experiences. Something will land.

No. Questions reward enthusiasm regardless of whether you started yesterday or 20 years ago.

Best for solo or group?

Group, by a wide margin — the fun is comparing how niche your specific obsession is versus the room.

Geeky & Niche

Have you ever owned a piece of retro tech, like a floppy disk or a Palm Pilot, just for nostalgia?

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Why people ask this

This question works because the yes-or-no split always surprises the room — someone answers in a way nobody expected, and the conversation starts from there. Niche obsessions are usually masked in public; this question is one of the few permission slips to admit how deep the rabbit hole actually goes. The yes-or-no format is what makes it work — nobody has to volunteer a story, but once someone says yes the room always wants to hear it. That is why this question comes up again even in groups that have played before: the answer changes, the story changes, and the same question lands differently every time someone new is in the room.

What do players say?

50%

of players said Yes
8 responses

Based on 8 answers so far, 50% of players say yes — making this an almost even split — roughly half of players have, half have not.

Discussion starters

→ Who in the group is most likely to have owned a piece of retro tech, like a floppy disk or a Palm Pilot, just for nostalgia?
→ What's the full story — and who in the group is most surprised by your answer?
→ What fandom do you keep quiet about in public?
→ What is the most you have spent on something nobody else in your life understands?
→ What hobby has earned you the most "are you okay?" looks?

Owning a piece of retro tech can be a charming trip down memory lane, sparking stories of the good old days. This question uncovers personal nostalgia and love for vintage gadgets. To explore more fun and quirky questions like this, visit our retro & nostalgia category.

What This Question Really Asks

This question aims to reveal your sentimental connection to old technology and the memories associated with it. It’s not just about possessions but also the stories you hold dear. Think about your first encounters with innovation, and how nostalgia influences your fondness for vintage devices. Curious about other tech-related questions? See our categories collection for more inspiration.

Have you kept classic gadgets for sentimental reasons?
Do you enjoy reminiscing about older technology experiences?
Are you interested in collecting or restoring vintage tech?
Does owning retro tech make you feel connected to a different era?
Would you share nostalgic stories about your first computer or game console?

How to Use This Question

Setting	Tone	Best for	Tip
Friends game night	Playful and light	Breaking the ice and sharing laughs	Use icebreaker questions to warm up the group quickly.
First date	Warm and nostalgic	Creating personal connections	Share your own story first to encourage reciprocation.
Team meeting	Casual and engaging	Building team rapport	Make it relevant, maybe ask about tech from their childhoods.
Family dinner	Friendly and affectionate	Sharing memories across generations	Bring along some old tech to show and tell!
Party	Humorous and lively	Getting everyone talking and laughing	Mix it with other funny questions.

When You Say "Yes"

You feel a nostalgic connection to gadgets from your past.
You enjoy collecting or restoring vintage tech as a hobby.
You often share stories of how you used a particular device.
You find comfort in the simplicity of older technology compared to today's gadgets.
You might even have a dedicated shelf or drawer for your old tech collection — explore more when you look at classic questions.