Never Have I Ever : Spill it!

Challenges generated with AI
Questions with a game context
Multiple AI-enhanced game modes
AI voice configuration and game tone.

Inspiration

I’ve always loved how simple party games can turn into unforgettable memories. But while AI was transforming film, music, and even complex game genres, I noticed something important: party games hadn’t evolved at all.

“Never Have I Ever” was still played the same way as always—repeated prompts, predictable rounds, and static experiences that slowly lost energy. I wanted to see what would happen if AI didn’t just generate content, but actually became the host of the game.

That idea became the foundation of Never Have I Ever: Spill It!

What it does

Never Have I Ever: Spill It! is an AI-driven reimagining of a classic party game.

Instead of reading from a fixed list, players interact with an AI host that:

Delivers questions and dares with a natural, sarcastic voice

Personalizes each prompt using player names and input

Adapts to the mood, pacing, and dynamic of the group

Keeps the experience energetic, playful, and unpredictable

Every session is dynamically generated, so no two games ever feel the same.

How we built it

I developed the game in Unity and integrated multiple AI technologies to shape the host’s personality and behavior:

Text generation models to create context-aware questions and dares in real time

ElevenLabs voice synthesis to narrate each line with expressive tone and sarcasm

A custom pipeline that flows from user input → AI output → voice playback, synchronized with UI, animations, and sound effects

The goal wasn’t just to “add AI,” but to make it feel like a genuine social presence guiding the game.

Challenges we ran into

The biggest challenge was maintaining smooth pacing while using AI models in real time.

Latency could break the rhythm of a round

Poor timing made narration feel disconnected

Weak or repetitive prompts reduced player engagement

We had to optimize generation speed, pre-load key processes, refine timing, and test with real groups of players to ensure the experience always felt responsive, natural, and fun.

Accomplishments that we're proud of

We created one of the first multimodal, AI-powered social party games, where:

Voice, text, UI, and player actions react to each other in real time

The AI host feels expressive and playful instead of robotic

Players often describe the experience as playing with a “chaotic friend,” not just an app

Watching people experience an AI-driven party host for the first time has been one of the most rewarding parts of this project.

What we learned

We learned that transforming a simple game requires more than just AI-generated content—it requires building an AI personality.

Tone matters as much as text

Timing matters as much as latency

Personalization dramatically increases engagement and laughter

We also learned how critical it is to optimize for real-time responsiveness in a party setting, where even a short delay can disrupt the flow and energy of the group.

What's next for Never Have I Ever: Spill It!

Our next steps include:

Expanding AI personality modes (chaotic, sweet, bold, romantic, etc.)

Adding region-aware humor and cultural nuance

Implementing long-term memory so the AI can “recall” previous moments and bring them back later in the session

Our goal is for Never Have I Ever: Spill It! to become a global benchmark for AI-powered social games—a reference for how AI can enhance human interaction and create new kinds of shared experiences.