Build-A-Bae is an adults-only party card game about creating an ideal partner while unexpected twist cards keep the conversation playful and unpredictable.
What It Is
A dating-themed party game built around preferences, attributes, and relationship scenarios.
How to Use It
Use attribute cards to build your ideal bae, then introduce twist cards that change the scenario and invite debate.
Product Details
Type: Card game
Ages: 18+
Players: 3–7
Includes: 150 attribute cards plus gameplay twist cards
Great For
Date nights, friend gatherings, and grown-folks game nights.
Why We Like It
Simple card play turns dating preferences into funny choices and lively group conversation.
Hella Awkward and Build-A-Bae were created by siblings Brittane Rowe and Brandon Rhodes, alongside Brandon’s partner Jane Lim, during the 2020 lockdown in New York City. What started as a casual exchange of deep, thought-provoking prompts quickly turned into a mission: to help people break the ice, spark real conversations, and build genuine connections.
As a proud Black- and AAPI-owned family business, the founders bring together diverse cultural perspectives and a shared love of storytelling, humor, and meaningful dialogue. Their games are bold, honest, and designed to take you beyond surface-level talk — whether you're deepening a relationship or just trying to figure out if there’s a second date in your future.
From awkward truths to ideal partner preferences, Hella Awkward and Build-A-Bae are made to get people talking — authentically, playfully, and unapologetically.
