Yes, And Circle

Exercise Beginner 10 min 4–20

Description

In a circle, players build a story one sentence at a time, each beginning with 'Yes, and...' to accept and advance what came before.

Setup Requirements

Standing circle formation

Point of Concentration

Accepting offers and building collaboratively

Side Coaching

Accept what was said! Add new information. Build on specifics, don't change direction.

Points of Observation

Are players truly accepting or disguising blocking? Are stories moving forward or spinning in circles?

Evaluation

When did the story flow best? What additions felt most natural? Where did we get stuck?

Examples

'I found a mysterious box.' 'Yes, and it was glowing blue!' 'Yes, and when I opened it, a tiny dragon flew out!'

Tags

Group Work Warmup Improvisation Listening