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EXPLORE × HUMOR

Alternate-Universe Review

Review a normal part of your home as if it is a strange new destination.JoyRiders Play library
imaginative reframingenvironmental explorationhumorstory
PLAYERSsolo / two people / group
TIME3–10 min
ENERGYlow
PLACEindoors
SETUPnone
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

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YOU’LL NEEDNothing
  1. 1Choose a mundane destination: the hallway, pantry, shower, or favorite chair.
  2. 2Give it a travel review covering atmosphere, wildlife, local customs, and one warning.
  3. 3Together, everyone else adds reviews from completely different kinds of travelers. Solo, add a second review from the strangest traveler you can imagine.

REMIX THE RULES

Complete twists.

Play variationReview the pantry as a crowded mountain resort.
Play variationRate the hallway from the perspective of a migrating ant.
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