The Forge · The Briefing

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before you deal.

Fifty-two cards. One word, two questions, no hiding. Here's what you're holding, how to use it, and who to bring with you.

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01

What the Forge is

The Forge is a deck of the conversations most men never have. Each card carries one word: a quality every man either lives or avoids. Courage. Shame. Discipline. Honour.

The words aren't there to inspire you. They're there to show you where you actually stand.

On every card

The word

A quality you either live or avoid.

On every card

Two questions

Answer them honestly. That's the session.

In the app

The challenge

What you carry into the week.

02

How to play

Mode

Solo

Just you and the card. Get honest with yourself first.

Mode

One on One

Two men, same card, both answer. Find your brother: the man who holds you to your word.

Mode

Squad

3 to 6 men. One card for the group, or each man draws.

Two ways through the deck. Free Play: draw any card, any time. Or the Formation Arc: all 52 cards in order, one a week, a year of character work. We recommend starting with the arc.

Every play method in detail →

03

Bring other men in

The Forge works best with another man across the table. One to find your brother, the rest to form your squad. Don't wait until you've finished. Bring them in before you start.

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Your 5 invitation cards

Write his name, your name and your mobile. Hand it over in person. He scans the back and it explains the rest.

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Invite a Mate

Send an invitation straight from the Forge app.

Whichever way you do it, say one line. Something like this:

“I'm doing this. I don't want to do it alone. I thought of you.”

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Get the app

The Forge app is free, with or without the physical deck. Log every card, follow the arc and take the weekly challenge.

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