Finding the Child Within

Players form pairs. One tells a story using only questions: 'Shall we go to the park?' 'Shall we feed the ducks?'

The other responds only with 'yes' or 'no' — but as childlike as possible. Quiet, excited whispers of 'yes yes yes' or dramatic head-shaking 'no!'

This trains playfulness and letting go of adult self-consciousness.

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Improv pair exercise: one player tells a story using only yes/no questions; the other answers only 'yes' or 'no' — but as childlike as possible. Pure playfulness.

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Competences

Character, Creativity

Number of Players

2 to 2

Experience

Beginner

Energy

calm

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