What This Game Teaches This exercise helps participants build associative thinking and discover personal stories by connecting ideas, moments, and experiences in a natural, conversational way. Group Size Pairs or small groups Time 10–15 minutes Energy Level Low to Medium How to Play One participant starts by sharing a short story or statement. The next person begins their response with, “That reminds me of the time…” and shares a related story. Continue around the group, with

What This Game Teaches This exercise helps participants identify and use emotional moments to make their stories more memorable and impactful. Group Size Individuals or small groups Time 15–25 minutes Energy Level Low to Medium How to Play Ask participants to think of a real story they want to tell. Identify 2–3 key emotional moments within the story (joy, fear, surprise, embarrassment, etc.). Have participants expand those moments with sensory details and specific language.

What This Game Teaches This game builds collaboration, adaptability, and shared ownership of a story, while helping participants practice letting go of control. Group Size Pairs Time 5–15 minutes Energy Level Medium to High How to Play Two participants begin telling a story together, with one person starting. At any moment, either person can initiate a high-five. When the high-five happens, the other person immediately takes over the story. The story continues with control sh