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Four Word Story

moderate2+ players5 minutes
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Summary

This is a fast storytelling game where every four words have to land a complete mini-story. It pushes you to be concise and to think in whole arcs, fast. It's a brilliant little workout for brevity and wit.

How to Play

  • Build a story together, with every four words forming a complete mini-story.

Required Materials

  • Nothing needed.

Purpose

Practice concise storytelling and quick thinking.

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