What To Do With The Object

Exercise Beginner 15 min 2–2

Description

In this exercise, two players collaborate on an object that they agree upon. They must then take turns setting the object in motion using various agreed actions such as selling, destroying, building, or hiding it.

Setup Requirements

A space for two players to move around freely with an imaginary or physical object.

Point of Concentration

on what to do with the object.

Side Coaching

  • Encourage players to explore different emotions with the object.
  • Emphasize the importance of reactions based on the actions taken.
  • Support players to keep the focus on the object rather than imposing a story.

Points of Observation

  • Watch how players interact with each other through the object.
  • Observe changes in emotions as they perform different actions.
  • Notice how creativity emerges from limiting the activity.

Evaluation

  • What emotions were expressed during the exercise?
  • How did the object influence the relationship between players?
  • What challenges did players face when focusing on the object?

Examples

  • "Let's pretend to sell this object at a market!"
  • "Now we must destroy it! How will we do that?"
  • "Let's hide it in plain sight!"

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