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Creative & Improv

One Word Story

Build a story one word at a time. Unleash your inner artist and think outside the box in this highly interactive and hilarious team-building challenge.

15-20 Min
25+
High Energy
Informal
Hard Difficulty

How To Play

  • 1

    Go in a specific order. Each person says exactly one word to contribute to a coherent (or chaotic) story.

  • 2

    Use the built-in timer to keep rounds on track

  • 3

    Track points on the scoreboard

Questions & Prompts (6)

1.

Romance + Nature Documentary

2.

Horror + Cooking Show

3.

Sci-Fi + Home Shopping Network

4.

Western + Corporate Board Meeting

5.

Film Noir + Children's Show

6.

Musical + True Crime Podcast

Pro Tips

  • - Allow 3 minutes prep time
  • - Encourage costumes/props from home
  • - Let audience vote on favorites

What You Need

Breakout Rooms List of Genres Voting System

Game Timer

Game Timer

01:00

Scoreboard

Scoreboard

1
Team Alpha
0
2
Team Beta
0