Preparing a hidden arrangement feels different from trying to discover one. Taking both roles can give friends more to discuss than who finished with the better result.
Start with the Treasure Chest friend guide
Finish one challenge before exchanging roles
Have one person prepare a challenge through the game’s friend setup. Keep the arrangement private while the other person plays. Wait until the round is complete before discussing the choices.
Then prepare a fresh challenge with the roles reversed. Avoid reusing an arrangement the other person has already seen or explaining a personal pattern before they choose.
Compare the experience, not the people
Ask which role felt easier to enjoy. The person preparing the answer might notice an urge to give hints. The player responding might notice impatience, uncertainty, or enjoyment of the feedback.
Keep those observations specific to the session. Different hidden arrangements and choices make a casual pair of games a poor basis for ranking anyone’s intuition.
End with a practical preference: another challenge, a different game, or a break. A good shared activity leaves both people comfortable choosing what happens next, including the option to stop.