Hello and welcome to Season 2 of So Many Problems™ Daily! I’m Zach Reyburn from Join In Games™, and I’m stoked to host a new season of problem-solving and storytelling challenges. This introduction will teach you how to play, cover the four themes we're working with, and explain the new Bonus Trophy twist we've added this season. You'll even learn how to record your hilarious solution, or you can post it on social media and tag @SoManyProbsGame! Maybe you'll want to help us create some new problems and story elements, too... So put on your thinking cap, your creativity jacket, and your improvising shoes, and get ready to run full speed and pantsless into absurd scenarios every day! See you tomorrow, problem solvers. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/somanyproblems/message

So Many Problems

Season 2 Introduction

You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem: The nuclear submarine you are aboard has been set to self destruct by a nefarious saboteur. Your five random story elements are: A few bobby pins, a reel of film showing an alternate ending, five archer's arrows that can be shot simultaneously, a pack of chewing gum, and the hero costume you spent all night sewing. Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Sub-Destruct

You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem: The super squad and you just defended the mall from an attack. But then they flew and sped off, and must have forgotten about you. Your costume doesn't have pockets, so no cell phone or wallet, and you need to get home. Your five random story elements are: A metal arm torn off of an evil robot, a kerosene lantern, countdown to launch, an archer's arrow that hacks a computer, and the missing masterpiece. Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Stranded Hero

You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem: The onboard artificial intelligence malfunctioned and turned hostile, threatening your mission to Mars. You have to convince the AI of the goodness of humanity before it opens all of the spaceship airlocks. Your five random story elements are: Gracefully floating in zero-gravity, a fistful of dryer lint, hieroglyphs written in fake blood, a metal spatula that orbited the Earth, and a supervillain you are clearly not equipped to deal with. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Unworthy In AI Eyes

You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem: Your dog's nephew can speak fluent English, but no one else in your detective squad seems to be shocked and amazed by this. You have to find out why they all seem to just accept this as normal. Your five random story elements are: Old cans of paint, a long hallway with a lot of doors, a two-hour workout routine, a camera hidden in a grandfather clock, and jogging to catch up with someone much faster than you. Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

A Talking Dog? Yeah, So What?

You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem: Your flight home has been hijacked by a paramilitary group demanding the release of their imprisoned leader, but you slipped into the lavatory to prepare a plan. Your five random story elements are: Trusty duct tape, a projection machine for translucent images, a headlock performed with your legs, a handful of nails and screws, and tangerine-flavored drink mix. Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

The Only Hope at 10,000 Feet

You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem: The rest of the team left you to guard the base, but The Bullydozer chose today to knock down your door and insult your "talents." You need to stop him in his tracks before he brings the roof down, literally! Your five random story elements are: A quiver of arrows that's color-coordinated with your outfit, a spacewalk tether with attaching hooks, a trap door to the basement, a weathered leather belt, and your signature "Power Punch," which is just a punch you yell "Power Punch" before. Pick three of the elements, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

The Bullydozer Comes Knocking

You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem: During your spacewalk, you felt something damp. You just realized that it's a coolant leak in your suit, but you're already getting warm from the sun and your helmet is filling with liquid. You have to fix this fast, before you drown or boil! Your five random story elements are: A wrist tether for hand tools, fake human leg bones, a paracord bracelet, a robotic arm for moving astronauts during spacewalks, and bow hunting skills. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Drown or Boil?

You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem: Your van broke down near a deserted town. The manager of the only motel warned you of the gigantic and terrifying bird that injured Sheriff North last week in the nearby woods. What is going on here? Your five random story elements are: A tactical flashlight, a full-body seaweed monster costume, liquid solutions of salt and pepper, holding a superhero's stuff while she deals with the threat, and a framed photo of the estranged uncle. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Van Trouble and a Giant Bird

You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem: The assassin who targeted your partner has caught up with you both at the bar, and it's last call. Your five random story elements are: Iron chains covered in rust, astronaut ice cream, being pretty good with a bo staff, a commercial fire extinguisher, and a ghost outfit (it's just a sheet with cut-out eyeholes). Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Assassin's Last Call

You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem: A glowing red meteorite crashed near our secret base. When we went to investigate, all of the heroes with actual superpowers suddenly turned evil. It's up to me to stop their rampage, and snap them out of this. Your five random story elements are: Gelatinous neon slime, punching an indestructible enemy and breaking every bone in my hand, a bottle of plant food, the dignified pose I do in the group photo, and moon rocks. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Meteorite Mayhem

You are a member of the Outer Space Fail Force: Nearly infinite planning has gone into your ambitious mission. And yet, something always seems to go terribly, terribly wrong in space. Here’s the problem: A billionaire paid to send his personal car up on our rocket, and wants us to jettison it out into space. But with mere moments until its release, I just saw that it secretly contains a spy probe! I have to stop it! Your five random story elements are: Waxed dental floss, a bubble of water floating in midair, an archer's arrow with a grappling line attached, a rubber Frankenstein's monster mask, and a sense of international cooperation only possible in the vacuum of space. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

What Are the Billionaires Doing in Space?

You Meddlesome Youths! You and your high school friends bought a van, adopted a dog that sounds like it’s trying to talk, and started a detective agency. Here’s the problem: Your sightseeing trip came to a screeching halt when Tour Guide Marla spotted the ghosts of the founding fathers in the White House. The government's only hope is for you and your pals to investigate this spooky statesmen sighting! Your five random story elements are: A karate chop to the neck, a shattered light bulb, a threatening note with a bloody handprint, purified water tanks, and a box of treats for dogs (or humans with low standards). Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Spooky Statesmen

You are the Improvising Secret Agent: a master of both physics and chemistry with the incredible ability to combine materials in unimaginable ways to create the right tool for any job. Here’s the problem: You finally located the kidnapped Ambassador to the United Nations. Now, you have to escape this heavily guarded auto repair shop together. Your five random story elements are:  A dusty push broom, knight's armor that can supposedly move on its own, a spacesuit helmet, an exploding archer's arrow that detonates on impact, and dirty motor oil. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

Auto Shop Escape

You are a Not-So-Super Hero: You’re just really good at a hobby, like archery or martial arts. Yet for some reason, you're fighting side-by-side with these overpowered superhumans and billionaire tech masters against world-threatening villains and disasters. Good luck surviving. Here’s the problem: You've been captured by gangsters, and they are beating you senseless. The superheroes are apparently too busy to help. You need to escape the ropes they tied you up with before they come back for round 2. Your five random story elements are: Latex surgical gloves, a kick so hard it breaks three of their ribs and your femur, a tube of pureed bananas, an archer's arrow with a spy camera on the end, and a fireplace passageway to another room. Pick three of them, imagine how you will solve the problem, and craft your story. Bonus points for imaginative and hilarious solutions. Record yours at SoManyProblems.com, and we might include it on our weekly recap podcast. Or post a short video on TikTok or Instagram and tag @SoManyProbsGame. To play the real-life version, learn about the January 14th Kickstarter, and maybe make some new Problems and Elements, head over to SoManyProblems.com. See you tomorrow, problem solvers! © & ™ 2019 Join In Games

A Captive Beating

Test your problem-solving skills with a new scenario from So Many Problems™, the party game for people with problems, every day! One problem, five story elements. You pick three elements to use, and improvise a hilarious solution. Record your solution at SoManyProblems.com and we might include it in the weekly recap podcast! Or post a short video to TikTok or Instagram, and tag @SoManyProbsGame so we can show you some love! You can learn more, help make new problems and elements for the game, and play the early access beta right now at SoManyProblems.com ! © and ™ Join In Games

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