Three Things
A to B: "I need three things for <context>". B without a pause delivers one, two, three.
Full description
Setup and Launch
Gather performers in a circle. Explain the goal: instant reaction and supporting your partner. One performer turns to a neighbor with a request to name three things for a chosen context; the neighbor responds with three quick associations, without pauses or self-censorship.
The third word named becomes the "key" for the next request: the chain continues to a new partner. Agree from the start that pace matters more than logic and no corrections are made.
How It Goes
Keep the process at high pace, watch for clear passing of the "key" to the next performer.
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Request starts. Performer A sets a context for their neighbor and asks for three things. The neighbor instantly names three words in one breath.
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Passing the key. The third word is the "key". The performer who said it turns to the next partner and formulates a new request around this key.
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Chain continues. The new performer gives three things again; the third word again becomes the key for the next request. We go around the circle without stopping.
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Accelerator: "And two more things!". After any trio, someone can add this challenge; the responder immediately adds two more words. The last one becomes the new key for the next request.
Remember: speed and support matter more than coherent meaning. Don't comment on what was said — immediately launch the next move.
Key rules
Stand in a circle; answer quickly, without pauses or self-censorship.
The third word named is the "key" for the next request.
Immediately after answering, turn to a new partner and ask for the next three things.
On the cue "And two more things!", the responder instantly adds two; the last one becomes the new key.
Logic is not required — say the first word that comes to mind and maintain the pace.
Context
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