Summary
Weak Links riffs on the structure of the TV game show with the same name. You've got a host and a handful of contestants. The host runs the show—asking questions and keeping track of everyone's names and winnings. Contestants answer the questions the host fires off, and the host needs a list of questions ready to go.
How to Play
- Pick a host and some contestants.
- The host introduces the game and the contestants, often with the show's signature insults.
- The host asks questions from their list.
- Contestants answer.
- The host tracks names and winnings, and may eliminate players by performance or votes, just like the show.
Required Materials
- A list of 6-8 questions for the host to ask.
Purpose
This one builds performance chops inside a game show format. You'll practice quick thinking and answering questions on the fly, and you'll get to play big characters as the host and contestants.
Variations
- Contestants can adopt suggested quirks or character types (occupation, show character, affliction, etc.).
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