Parts of a Machine

GAMEPLAY  Player 1 writes down the name of a machine and places the paper face down. Player 1 pantomimes one part of that machine. When the next player thinks they understand what machine the first player has created, they write down what they think the machine is and then add a “part” that shows more of the machine.

Note that the gameplay and scoring are dependent on the number of players (see scoring instructions below).
Example: Player 1 writes down “bicycle” on their piece of paper and makes a circle with their arms to indicate a wheel.
Another player writes down their impression then makes their arms round to portray the second wheel of the bicycle.
Another player could move their arms like pedals, and so on.
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 points when other players correctly identify the machine on their papers
and perform a compatible activity. The performing player earns two points for each successful addition to the machine.
Timing: Each scene has a two-minute time limit.
Two Players: Each player creates five machines. This counts as one turn. Player 1 writes down five machines and places
the paper face down. If the other player adds to the machine correctly, the first player earns two points. The timer is reset
to two minutes for each new machine. After Player 1 has created five machines it’s Player 2’s turn to do the same.
Three Players: Each player creates three machines. This counts as one turn. Player 1 writes down three machines 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 machine. After Player 1 has
created three machines 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 machines. This counts as one turn. Player 1 writes down two machines 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. If the fourth player adds correctly, the first player earns six points. The timer is reset to
two minutes for each new machine. After Player 1 has created two machines 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 machine. Two points are awarded to Player 1 for each additional player who correctly
adds to the machine. If there are more than five players who add to the machine 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