Game of Many Things
Instructor established several games and gives numbers to each one. Instructor calls out the number of the game and group quickly takes that shape/pattern/action.
by Erica MarxGoal
awareness of people in the group
quick actions & responsiveness
Instructions
Instructor establishes each game, one at a time, emphasizing people paying attention to who they are giving / receiving from or the role the person has in the pattern. As each game is established it is given a number.
For example:
Pattern 1 = pass the clap (establish order) Can also establish reverse order. 1a
Pattern 2 = cereal names (establish order)
Pattern 3 = group sculpture of an airplane (remember your position)
Then the instructor calls out the pattern and group quickly forms that pattern. ie. 2! 1a! 3! 1! etc.
Background
played at Improv Utopia East
Author
I help teams connect, collaborate, and perform at their best in both virtual and in-person environments. As an executive and leadership coach, I design highly engaging experiences where people can think together, navigate challenges, and strengthen the way they work. With a background in leadership coaching, facilitation, and applied improvisation, I create interactive retreats, conferences, and networking events that energize participants and create lasting impact. My work creates the conditions for psychological safety, honest communication, and deep collaboration, allowing teams to build trust, navigate challenges, and achieve meaningful results together. I am deeply committed to mission-driven organizations. As a board member of the International Applied Improvisation Network, I partner with nonprofit and social justice leaders to help their teams thrive in fast-changing environments.
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