The Story Chain Game
A collaborative verbal game where each participant adds one sentence to a continuous story, building plot, characters, and setting collectively without the need for materials.
- Takes
- 30 min–1 hr
- Your setup
- 1 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 6–12
- Mess
- No mess
- Cost
- Free
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Start the story with an introductory sentence (e.g., 'Once upon a time, there was a purple elephant named Gerald who was afraid of heights.').
- 2The next person must immediately add the next sentence, continuing the plot seamlessly.
- 3Set a rule that the story must remain cohesive and logical (or delightfully illogical, depending on the desired tone).
- 4Continue taking turns until the story reaches a natural conclusion or the plane lands.
What they're practising
- Verbal Communication
- Improvisation
- Listening Skills
- Collaborative Play