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Tag Archives: Short-Form
Game Library: “Typewriter”
Does anyone use a “Typewriter” any more? Here’s a new game with an old name.
“S” is for “Scene Painting”
“Scene Painting” serves as the first improv “S” and refers to the craft of bringing the stage to life with little more than your descriptive words.
Game Library: “Questions Only”
I hope I can answer most of your lingering questions in this Game Library entry about a fun and challenging short-form decider.
Game Library: “Inappropriate Behavior”
A little “Inappropriate Behavior” can go a long way in your short- and long-form work, especially when paced with patience and skill.
Game Library: “Word at a Time Crime”
Players must work together closely to overcome the inherent challenges posed by Word at a Time Crime.
Game Library: “Rashomon”
This is a challenging and rewarding dynamic that explores one scene or story from multiple perspectives.
Game Library: “Double Speak”
Few games connect you to your partner as robustly as “Double Speak,” a short-form word-at-a-time mainstay known by many other names as well.
Game Library: “Diamond Dance”
“Diamond Dance” provides an energized movement dynamic that can serve your short- and long-form goals.
“O” is for “Offer”
In search of richer improv building blocks? Here are some ways to craft and inspire your offers…