The game guide · Anticipation
How to play Nine Things to Expect
Visit each number as a little point on a flexible countdown. Find and tap the numbers one through nine in order. The familiar rule turns a scattered board into a short trail, leaving you a moment to notice your approach.
Your starting point
Visit each number as a little point on a flexible countdown.
The rules
Tap 1, then 2, and continue in order through 9. Look for the next number before tapping. Complete the sequence using the on-screen feedback.
A helpful approach
Search for the next number without repeatedly checking the last one. You can use a steady left-to-right scan when the arrangement feels unfamiliar. Keep the imagined plan small and flexible, with clear details and no assumption that another person has already agreed.
After the game
What changed when you gave attention to the next number instead of the whole board? What simple preparation would make an upcoming moment easier to enjoy without turning it into a bigger obligation?
There is no need to turn a small moment into a perfect performance. Play again if you want to explore it, or leave it here and take the thought into your day.
The feeling behind it
Enjoy the invitation, the preparation and the small details before a moment arrives. Plans can stay flexible.
New-year preparation inspires looking forward together. The festival is a cultural celebration, not an emotional shortcut.
Read our anticipation story, inspired by Spring Festival preparations in China. The UNESCO: Spring festival social practices provides the source context.
Share the invitation
A little something to look forward to together. Try Nine Things to Expect with me, if you fancy a little anticipation today.
If someone comes to mind, send them a game they might enjoy. Add your own words, let them choose whether to play, and keep private details out of a public link.