Jeopardy

Like the TV show: one player gives an answer first, and the other must come up with the matching question.

Player A: 'Forty-two.' Player B: 'How many cats does the mayor own?'

This trains quick thinking, creative connections, and confident assertion. Playable in pairs or in a circle.

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Improv exercise: like the TV show — one player gives an answer, the other must invent the matching question. 'Forty-two.' 'How many cats does the mayor own?'

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Competences

Creativity, Speed

Number of Players

2 to 10

Experience

Beginner, Intermediate

Energy

calm

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