Q&A for How to Create a Secret Society

Have a small group who make small decisions, but have everyone vote on the more important decisions. More importantly, make sure you outline how meetings are run, who runs the meetings, and what you discuss. Also, set up punishments for not following the rules.

I suppose it depends on what kind of society you want. Assuming you create the society for fun, it doesn't even matter much. It might be best if your secret is something you all work on, like a book containing information, or a secret mission or purpose.

Get together with a close friend of yours who you can trust. Have a secret book and spy on people. In here you can write down what people do and you can have projects like animal life, or eco, things like that which you take a liking to. You can find good things on the internet. Have badges and passwords, consider a uniform and trap in case people come in when they're not allowed to. Put a sign up on the door, but if you think it will encourage others to go in, then don't.

A secret society will fall apart when it is no longer kept secret.

Find a way to communicate with the members of your secret society. It could be through notes, emails, calls, etc. Then, just announce the meetings through your secure channel a few days before they take place.

One idea is to find something everyone in your group likes or has in common and put that into the name of the society.

After the inductees recite an oath, have the leader of the group light candles for the people being inducted. Wrap the bottoms of the candles in tinfoil so wax doesn't get on people's hands.

As a secret society, it is helpful to pick a common goal when selecting missions and operations. You might decide that every member must learn something new, such as hypnosis. You could find ways to earn money together in a business partnership. One example, that may further the bonds in the group, could be to treat members to their favorite restaurant or choose a local charity to make an anonymous donation. Another cool idea would be to ensure that members of the society are taken care of when they need legal services or protection.

No. It's just a club and it's just for fun; you don't need any kind of legal approval to create one.

If they don't want to do it, tell them there is ice cream and chocolate cake. It should work.

Never outright speak about it in public. If you must, make sure it is somewhere quiet and isolated.

To obtain a secret you must find something that will be cool to the tribe or the society itself. You must protect the secret, then you have a "mystery".

Don't have one, because if you go to school, the teacher may see it.

Anyone can start a society, but remember that they are supposed to be fun. Gossip or making fun of others will make your society less fun. Instead, a good secret society shares new ideas, creates new languages, games, etc., or does something to make their world better. Think about the Power Rangers, for instance.

Basically, you should have a defined mission for your society (something actually achievable). Also, invite only people who you can absolutely trust into your society. You could also spread anonymous propaganda or have an excommunication ritual for those who break any rules or share the society's secret(s).

Do something lots of people will see, then while you are in the spotlight, talk about your testimony.

Tell them that if they tell anyone, they'll be kicked out of the secret society, and only invite your most trustworthy friends.

Rituals will be a more engaging element for all members and keep the weird/fun level high. Plan events and outings as a society.

You can make your club about anything, but make sure nobody's feelings get hurt!

You could charge membership fees for your secret society, but that's pretty much the only option.

Although clubs are only started by one person, as long as you can gather friends who want to join your club, your club can be active!

Because some secret societies have political aims, they are illegal in several countries.

You don't need them to stay, but you can set up a large tent to provide a comfortable space for each member.

Sure, secret societies are created for this purpose. But only disclose the information to those you trust the most.

It doesn't really matter. Somewhere secluded is ideal. Perhaps in a cluster of trees in the park, the treehouse in your backyard, or in a comfortable basement.

In general, they are. It depends on their objectives and activities.

They do not have to involve money. Having your own currency might be fun, but find a way to make it unique to you and that it cannot be easily replicated (like through photocopying).

Know what each person is good at. It’s better for people to volunteer for the job than telling them to do so. If two or more people want the same job, just draw lots and tell them to stick to their talents. Maybe each person could have a turn telling everyone what their good at. If a person is struggling to do their job, give them another one that fits.

Yes. The more secure, the better for your meetings to be kept secret. Just make sure the passwords are easy for your members to remember, like something that represents your society.

Around 4-7 people is a good amount of members. The more people in the society, the more chances of someone telling people not part of the society.