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Found-Language Treasure Hunt

Collect words already hiding around you and turn them into something new.JoyRiders Play library
environmental explorationcreativediscoverystory
PLAYERSsolo / two people / group
TIME5–15 min
ENERGYlow / medium
PLACEindoors / outdoors / anywhere
SETUPnone
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

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YOU’LL NEEDLabels, books, signs, or packaging nearby
  1. 1Each person finds five interesting words already visible in the space.
  2. 2Arrange your words into a tiny poem, headline, spell, or warning.
  3. 3Perform every creation with completely inappropriate seriousness.

REMIX THE RULES

Complete twists.

Play variationCombine packaging words into a warning from the future.
Play variationTurn book spines into a three-line spell.
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