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Silent Version

expert2+ players21-29 minutes
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Summary

This is a challenging twist you can bring to lots of different improv games. The idea's simple: take a game that's normally verbal and play it in silence. That pushes you to communicate through physical and emotional expression instead. It's a lovely way to rediscover a familiar game from a fresh angle.

How to Play

  • Take a normally verbal game and play it in silence.

Required Materials

  • Nothing needed.

Purpose

It's all about exploring non-verbal communication and challenging yourselves to connect in new ways.

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