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Character Elements

moderate2+ players5 minutes
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Summary

This one's great for building characters. Start a scene, then listen as the facilitator calls out character elements — "give your character a limp," or "make your character a secret agent." Work each one into your character and the scene as you go. It nudges you to think about character in sharper, more specific detail.

How to Play

  • Start a scene.
  • The facilitator calls out character elements.
  • Work the elements into your characters and the scene.

Required Materials

  • Nothing needed.

Purpose

A focused way to practice character development.

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