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Don't Tase Me, Bro!

moderate4 players5 minutes
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Summary

Don't Tase Me, Bro! splits players into equal groups (at least two each). Every group gets a secret letter the others don't know. One player from each group kicks off a scene. If someone on an opposing group says a word starting with your secret letter, you "tase" them — mime the taser, add a sound effect. The tased player taps out, and a teammate jumps in to take over the character and keep the scene going. Their mission: hold the scene together while sleuthing out the letter that got them zapped.

How to Play

  • Split players into equal groups (at least 2 each).
  • Give each group a secret letter.
  • One player from each group starts a scene.
  • If an opposing player says a word starting with your group's letter, mime tasing them with a sound effect.
  • The tased player is swapped out for a teammate, who takes over the character and scene.
  • The new player keeps the scene going while trying to crack the opponent's secret letter.

Required Materials

  • Nothing needed, beyond a secret letter for each group.

Purpose

This game trains careful listening for specific cues. You'll practice smooth tag-ins, holding character continuity through swaps, cracking hidden rules on the fly, and pulling together as a team.

Variations

  • Similar to Chameleon and Come Dining.

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