The most fun improv warm-up I've ever done

I did a *new* game with my improv troupe last week.

It was the first time I had heard of this game, and it was possibly the most fun warm-up I have ever done.

Goal

• Group mind: Fosters teamwork and communication skills

• Creativity: Players must think on their feet to craft descriptions of words

Rules

1. Players stand in a circle. Someone begins by saying:

   • “I am thinking of a word that rhymes with [insert word that rhymes]”

2. Each player takes turns guessing a word by describing their guess instead of saying it.

Example

Let’s say Player One thinks of the word ‘bear’ to begin.

1. Player One: “I am thinking of a word that rhymes with flare.”

2. Any Player: “Is it one of those places where you ride a ferris wheel and eat fried dough?”

3. Player One: “No, it’s not a fair.“

4. Any Player: “Is it something you do instead of telling the truth?”

5. Player One: “No, it’s not a dare.“

6. Any Player: “Is it something I sit on?”

7. Player One: “No, it’s not a chair.“

8. Any Player: “Is it the antagonist from the 2005 Documentary: Grizzly Man?”

9. Player One: “YES, it is a bear.“

Use Cases 🎉 

• Liven up the pre-game or party

• Bring up the energy when your team is in-office

• Family picnic

If you try out this game, I want to know! Reply to this email and let me know how it goes.

Enjoy a lovely weekend,

Tyler