ASN Lifestyle Magazine Jan 2025 Mr & Mrs DV8 - The DUO behind the DARES are Celebrating 10 Years of DV8 Dare
DV8 DARE™ REVOLUTIONIZES THE WAY SWINGERS INTERACT
THE PASSION BEHIND THE PRODUCTS
We started in the Swingers Lifestyle in 2011. Former highschool sweethearts, both of us had dabbled in swinging in our own form for several years before re-connecting as partners.
Our name Deviate was the launching point for our lifestyle friendly home parties business Deviate Parties which had evolved to a Network of Businesses; The Deviate Network. Dévier
Boutique (French for Deivate), The aforementioned Deviate Parties and The Swingers Playground, as well as our DV8 Essentials Product Line - DV8 Dare
We quickly realized we needed a game for breaking the ice and getting things going; something fun and sexual for our group to play. After scouring the internet and purchasing numerous adult games to use as icebreakers, we were surprised that there was nothing specifically geared towards the swingers lifestyle. We felt it was important that swingers had an essential ice breaker game. For that reason, the DV8 dare line was conceived.
What is DV8?
DV8 is an acronym for our parent company The Deviate Network LLC
De•vi•ate-verb
Definition: to stray from the norm
When we founded The Deviate Network aka DV8, Webster's dictionary definition sums up how our network’s audience is defined.
We stray from what is considered normal monogamous relationships and expand our boundaries and explore all aspects of the swingers and alternative lifestyles towards ethical non-monagamy.
The First ever Swingers Lifestyle Ice Breaker Game is created
After interviewing our friends in the lifestyle, we learned what they would like in a swingers game. We put our plan into action to create a progressive ice breaker game that would appeal to everyone in the lifestyle. We included a fetish mask with blindfold dares to incorporate a little kink to the game. Throughout 2014 we worked to perfect our first game; officially launched the DV8 Dare Swingers Edition to the world in January of 2015.
The results exceeded our expectations and became an instant hit putting DV8 Dare on the map as the first ever product line created “For Swingers by Swingers”
Every great idea deserves a sequel
Soon after the success of our first edition, we felt we needed a card game that could benefit seasoned swingers. Those who were already comfortable with the lifestyle, but still needed encouragement to start the play without necessarily easing them in. Let’s face it we all need that little nudge to get things going. We’ve combined a mix of mild to wild dares that flow together. DV8 Dare Erotic Dare Game for the Lifestyle was the natural progression from an already successful concept. Almost 10 years later it’s still one of our most popular games.
Exploring Kinks
As event hosts, The Deviate Network has always prided itself by networking with those from other alternative lifestyles. Long before the 50 Shades movies, we were proud to be one of the first to incorporate our friends from the BDSM lifestyle into our events to offer Fetish 101 training safely and respectively.
We knew then that it was time to create a ‘Kink” version of our erotic card games. The DV8 Dare ‘Get your Kink On’ expansion pack was a way to introduce Kinks that players may not have known they had. We introduced dares geared towards exploring an intro to kink that could be incorporated into swingers play as well.
Dare Pong? Yes, we created this original concept too.
Another dilemma that needed solving; a game that could be played at takeover pool parties. It had to be fun, portable, easy to set up and be the center of attention.
We started with a beer pong table but didn’t want a drinking game, rather wanted our guests to get naked and frisky without getting drunk in the process.
The DV8 Dare Pong phenomenon makes its debut in 2016!
Since its launch, it’s become a hit all over the world and has become a staple at lifestyle clubs and resorts. Dare Pong is also endorsed by lifestyle industry professionals.
Due to its overwhelming popularity, we expanded the product line to include the special edition Pineapple Dare Pong and added an Exxxtreme After-Party expansion edition for more risque play. We couldn’t be more proud of this game series.
Not everyone’s a swinger but we all love to roleplay!
Role-playing is wildly popular in our modern culture; it stimulates our fantasies and allows us to act them out in a sexual manner.
DV8 Dare Role Play ~ We knew that we needed to create a version of our product line that catered to monogamous couples of all sexual orientations looking to add some spice and maintain a healthy active sex life.
The end result was a coupon game with the most popular scenarios in submissive and wilder dominant dares for every month of the year.
The Covid Era - Changed the way we Swing
When we started this endeavor in 2011, house parties were generally reserved for close friends. Typically, couples would meet each other at local meet & greets, traveling or using online lifestyle dating sites. Covid changed it all in 2020.
Since Covid, house parties and travel became the popular way to connect. We felt compelled to fill the void and satisfy the need for swingers house parties with a game that could be played in a group setting; a game that encourages play while helping the host provide a successful party. We incorporated years of hosting experience to this revolutionary new game concept: The DV8 Dare Meet & Mingle™ This challenge was an innovative new approach to traditional game play and incorporated it into a group party setting that would promote interaction and play.
Pineapple Craze!
The Pineapple theme is wildly popular to those who identify as swingers. As a result, we created an entire game series that appeals to everything pineapple.
When we think of pineapple, we think fun and playful! Let’s face it, sometimes swinging with friends isn’t all that serious.
Our mascots, Joe & Lola aka The Cruzin Pineapples, are featured in a game series that’s colorful, fun and above all creates a relaxed playful atmosphere at the same time..
Taking it to the next level.
As you know by now, we never jump into anything. Over the course of two years we had numerous discussions with veteran swingers: “What's next in your lifestyle journey?”
One response in particular that stood out was, “There are things I wanted to try but I was afraid to ask.” Being experienced working in the lifestyle industry, with careful planning and research, we created the DV8 Dare Extreme Expansion pack for the most hardcore swingers to enjoy. If you’ve never tried a “Daisy Chain” then you’re missing out.
IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT GAMES
Glory Holes? - Who doesn't love a Glory Hole?
It’s a fetish and a popular one at that. Like many of you, we’d endeavored to create and build one of our own. We had a big bulky board with a hole in it, that wasn’t exactly the easiest to take with us and set up at parties. We set out to find a simple solution; portable and easy to use was our goal.
The DV8 Dare Portable glory hole makes its debut
Up to the task ‘once again’ we set out to create an innovative version that’s lightweight and portable enough for travel; one that is easy enough to set up and break down at parties and hotel rooms.
Based on its popularity, we now have three versions including: the CzechStyle Reverse Glory Hole and Pandora's Box Fantasy Glory Hole Booth. A version for everyone!
Sex Positive
The Deviate Network has helped set the standard for promoting openness, understanding, and acceptance within the lifestyle community. We’d like to think we started a movement that forever changed the way everyone ‘breaks the ice’ and interacts within the lifestyle. Our product line was created because we felt the lifestyle needed a positive way for like minded consenting adults to be able to express themselves; with an outlet to explore desires in a relaxed and playful atmosphere.
Apprehension can always be a factor in the lifestyle. Our format breaks through these barriers. DV8 explores many aspects of the lifestyle’s various fetishes to fantasies and are designed to create a comfortable environment for exploration.
Gender Neutral
It was a difficult task to create a game without using pronouns for male or female. As the lifestyle has become more progressive, we grew with it. In most scenarios our games use terms such as partner or play partner wherever possible.
It’s not about us it’s about you
The inclusivity of our products promote increased communication, deeper connections, and enhanced intimacy. It welcomes individuals from various backgrounds, orientations, and experience levels.
We’re extremely passionate about the lifestyle. We feel everyone deserves the same positive experiences that we’ve had. For that reason, you’ll notice on the cover that we have shadowed ourselves and highlighted our products. We do this for one reason. “The lifestyle is not about us, it’s about you”
~ Mr & Mrs DV8
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