Build A Scene

GAMEPLAY
Player 1 writes down a scene and places the paper face down. Player 1 pantomimes an activity that might take place within that scene. When the next player thinks they understand the scene the first player has created, they write down what they think the scene is about and then add to the scene by performing an activity that is compatible with Players 1’s.

Note that the gameplay and scoring are dependent on the number of players (see scoring instructions below).
Example: Player 1 is digging a hole for a plant in a garden. Player 2 writes down “garden” on their piece of paper and
pantomimes bringing in a wheelbarrow full of dirt. Another player writes down their impression then starts watering.
TURNS What counts as a turn is defined differently depending on the number of players. See scoring guide below.
SCORING (Individual)
The player who is “on stage” pantomiming earns two points when other players correctly identify the scene setting on
their papers and perform a compatible activity.
Timing: Each scene has a two-minute time limit
Two Players: Each player creates five scenes. This counts as one turn. Player 1 writes down five scenes and places the
paper face down. If the other player adds to the scene correctly, the first player earns two points. The timer is reset to
two minutes for each new scene. After Player 1 has created five scenes it’s Player 2’s turn to do the same.
Three Players: Each player creates three scenes. This counts as one turn. Player 1 writes down three scenes and places
the paper face down. If another player adds correctly, the first player earns two points. If the third player adds correctly,
the first player earns four points. The timer is reset to two minutes for each new scene. After Player 1 has created three
scenes it’s Player 2’s turn to do the same. Any points earned above ten can be donated or added to the Community
Point total.
Four Players: Each player creates two scenes. This counts as one turn. The first player writes down two scenes and
places the paper face down. If the second player adds correctly, the first player earns two points. If the third player adds
correctly, the first player earns four points. If the fourth player adds correctly, the first player earns six points. The timer
is reset to two minutes for each new scene. After Player 1 has created two scenes it’s Player 2’s turn, then Player 3, and
then Player 4. Any points earned above ten can be donated or added to the Community Point total.
Five+ Players: Each player creates one scene. Two points are awarded to Player 1 for each additional player who correctly
adds to the scene. If there are more than five players who add to the scene correctly, any points earned above ten
can be donated or added to the Community Point total.
MATERIALS Timer, pen or pencil, paper
SUGGESTED MODIFICATIONS Changing the time limit

IMPORTANT: In order to play the last two inner circle games (Recognition and Musical Jam), you must have sufficient Community Points (see Scoring Instructions page).