Dissociation

Players stand in a circle. Each must respond to the previous word with something that has nothing to do with it. If a logical association slips out, or thinking takes too long, the next player goes.

This trains breaking habitual thinking patterns and embracing randomness.

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Improv warmup in a circle: each player must say a word with nothing to do with the previous one — a logical link or hesitation, and the next player takes over.

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Competences

Creativity, Speed

Number of Players

4 to 15

Experience

Beginner

Energy

calm

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