Step-by-Step Instructions
This group storytelling activity creates an engaging platform for collaborative creativity and connection. Build A Story combines physical interaction with improvisational narrative as this fun large group game unfolds one sentence at a time. This creative story-telling exercise encourages spontaneity while building group cohesion. As a fun icebreaker, it naturally draws participants together both physically and imaginatively, making it ideal for establishing a playful, supportive atmosphere.
Build A Story – Group Storytelling Activity
- Ask your group to help you create a unique story.
- Invite a volunteer to start by suggesting the opening sentence of a ‘fictional’ story, eg “I was walking down the street, when suddenly…”
- Then, when someone can add to the story, ask them to link elbows with the first person and share what happened next, eg “… I saw a massive moose blocking my path.”
- The story continues with new people joining at the end of the line, building the story sentence by sentence, one person at a time.
- Encourage your group to keep the storyline moving forward.
- The game continues until everyone has contributed to the story and linked elbows with the group.
- If possible, encourage the last few members of your group to bring the story to a natural conclusion.
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