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Scenes from a Hat

Scenes from a Hat is a rapid-fire improv game where players act out short, silly scenes based on prompts drawn from a “hat”—like “what not to say at a job interview.” It’s spontaneous, playful, and perfect for generating laughs with low pressure.

Mechanics:

Improvisation, Observation, Presentation, Real-time, Role-playing, Storytelling, Turn-based, Wordplay

Dynamics:

Adaptability, Application, Confidence, Creativity, Critical Thinking, Curiosity, Cultural Intelligence, Initiative, Listening, Public Speaking, Responsiveness, Risk-taking, Skill-building

HOW TO PLAY

Written Instructions:

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Play Personalities

Joker, Kinethslete, Director, Storyteller

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FACILITATION SUPPORT

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Buy / Access

N/A (bring slips of paper and pens for writing ideas, plus a hat for storing them)

DIY Notes:

Variations

> Lines from a hat (related activity)

Pulse Check

Q - Are people having fun — smiling, laughing, in deep thought? 

Q - Does everyone seem open to keep playing? Are the disengaged able to be more engaged? 

Q - Do you hear productive strategizing about how to improve process or results?

Why

Position the reflection around goals and metrics, as well as the skills and roles to succeed: 

Q - Did you enjoy this game? Do others agree? Why or why not? 

Q - Where might you have changed your strategy or mindset to improve results? 

Q - When did your actions most affect others in the game?

Think

Position the reflection around rational planning and communication methods: 

Q - Did this game illuminate any patterns in how you give and receive information? 

Q - How might it be helpful to know the preferences and tendencies of your colleagues? 

Q - Could your team benefit from additional or more diverse perspectives?

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Learning Preambles

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Connected Playlists

Why  |  Think

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