Paper Bag Skits
Teams receive a bag of random props and must create a short skit using all the items within a time limit.
What You'll Need
Paper bags filled with random objects
How to Play
Prepare paper bags, each containing 4-6 random objects (e.g., a rubber duck, sunglasses, a spoon, a scarf, a book).
Divide into teams of 3-6 players.
Each team receives one bag. They have 10-15 minutes to create a 2-3 minute skit.
The skit must use EVERY item in the bag.
Teams perform their skits for the whole group.
Optional: vote on "Most Creative," "Funniest," "Best Use of Props," etc.
Facilitator Tips
Choose objects that are unexpected and funny — the more random, the better.
Give a theme or genre requirement for extra challenge (e.g., "commercial," "horror movie," "fairy tale").
Remind teams that every member should have a role in the skit.
Variations & Twists
One Word at a Time: In addition to props, the skit dialogue must be delivered one word per person at a time.
Musical Version: The skit must include an original song.
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