How to organize an icebreaker game involving stories?

Rules for this kind of icebreaker game can include: no negative comments about the stories shared. Encourage creativity in the stories. And to make it more interesting, you could have a 'judge' for each round who decides which story was the most engaging or unique. The judge can be a different person each round. This adds a bit of competition in a friendly way and also ensures that everyone puts effort into their stories.

One way is to have each player write down an awkward story from their own experience on a piece of paper. Then put all the papers in a hat. Each player takes turns picking a paper and reading the story out loud. After that, the other players can ask questions or make comments about the story.

First, choose a theme like a detective mystery or a haunted house. Then, create characters with different motives and secrets. For example, in a detective theme, you can have a suspect who is actually innocent but has a hidden past. Next, plan out the plot with clues and red herrings. You can scatter the clues around the party area. Finally, make sure to have a big reveal at the end.

You can also include some party games like charades or Pictionary. Make teams to make it more competitive and fun. Decorate the room a bit to create a festive atmosphere. Invite friends to bring their favorite drinks too.

Well, start by having a clear idea of the game's theme and the main characters. Build a plot around that, with interesting challenges and goals for the players.

One way is to start with a clear concept. For example, decide on the genre of the game like it's a fantasy adventure. Then, create main characters with their own goals and backstories. Outline the key plot points such as the beginning, where the player is introduced to the world and the problem, the middle with challenges and character development, and the end with a resolution. Use tools like storyboards to visualize the flow.

Another way is to group them by genre. For example, put all the mystery short stories together, the romance ones in another pile, and so on. This way, when you're in the mood for a specific type of story, you know exactly where to look. You could also organize them based on the publication date, either from the oldest to the newest or vice versa, which can be interesting if you want to see the evolution of short story writing over time.

Well, you could think about the beginning, middle, and end first. Then break the middle into smaller sections based on key events or turning points. This helps keep the story flowing smoothly.

Yes, Icebreaker could be a novel. It depends on the specific context or reference you have in mind.

First, divide the guests into two teams. For the 'left right' part, you can call out commands like 'left foot forward' or 'right hand up'. In a birthday party context, you can relate these commands to the birthday theme, for example, 'left hand touch the birthday cake model' (if you have one). As for the story aspect, you can create a story that the players act out during the game. For instance, a story about a magical birthday adventure where they need to follow the left - right commands to progress in the adventure.