In The Manner Of The Word

This fun group guessing game brings endless laughter and engagement to any gathering with its creative performance challenges. In The Manner of the Word transforms ordinary group interactions into memorable moments of hilarious, unexpected surprises. Perfect for large groups, team-building events or classroom activities where facilitators want to encourage creative expression and observational skills. The activity promotes quick thinking, improvisation abilities and group cohesion while creating a supportive environment that encourages even shy participants to join the fun.

In The Manner of the Word – Fun Group Guessing Game

1. Optional: visit the Resources tab to download a list of adverbs (for prompting purposes.)
2. Invite one or more volunteers to stand in front of the rest of your group.
3. Allow 10 seconds, for the volunteer(s) to secretly choose one adverb, eg slowly, nervously, quietly, ie keeping it to themselves.
4. To start, the rest of your group offers the first of a series of scenarios or situations.
5. Immediately, the volunteers will perform these scenarios (as a group) in the manner of the adverb.
6. Challenge your group to accurately predict the adverb the volunteers are performing as quickly as possible.
7. If the correct adverb has not been guessed within 10 to 15 seconds, your group will offer a new scenario.
8. Play continues, with a series of scenarios and acts until the adverb is identified.
9. Play several rounds, or try a variation.