Plan a twenty-minute game date
Use a short round and leave room to keep talking when the game ends.
Pick something you can start in two minutes
Choose a box of idea sticks, tabs, or a small stack of questions. Set out only what you need. A long setup can use up the time you intended to spend together.
Agree on a stopping point
Decide on three draws or a twenty-minute window. Let either person pass without explanation. If a card leads to a good conversation, set the stack aside and continue talking.
Save one idea for next time
Put one idea you both want to revisit in an envelope or notes app. If one person is unsure, leave the idea out and choose a different one together.