bring something weird you own. swap it with a stranger. walk out with theirs.4 hours. ~30 people. nothing bought, nothing sold. every story goes home with someone new.
Join the swap§ 01 · A small manifesto
three things to know before you fill the slip. read them slowly. they're the whole reason this room exists.
a rock can be the most interesting thing in the room. if it has a story.
Note Ia stone from a 20-day annapurna trek in nepal beats a $200 vase from a shop. story is the only currency.
the object's just the doorway. the person's the room.
Note IIyou'll forget the rock in a month. you'll remember who told you about the day they found it.
everyone brought something they love. love it back.
Note IIIeverything in the room mattered to someone. take care of theirs when it goes home with you. they'll do the same for yours.
no small talk. just rounds.
Note IVthe night is a series of games. items stay mysterious throughout. you'll know 29 stories before you see a single object. the room handles the rest.