Zoom Games for meetings and workshops from the world of Applied Improvisation

Learn these Zoom games for your next meeting or workshop.
Brent Darnell shares a game he learned from Raymond van Driel through the Applied Improvisation Network.
Then I share a game (and variations) that work well for people who don't want to be on camera.
These games can be used as icebreakers and activities to break up long meetings or they can be used to launch training on leadership, collaboration, power dynamics and so much more.
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Please note: In his description of the game Breakout Tag, you need to make everyone a co-host (not host as stated) because you can only have one 'host'. [cue epic music]
Please also note: It's fun to find the right prompt to get things started. Brent suggest the person with the shortest hair starts the game. But in my experience, some people are self conscious of their hair (or lack of it). Find an easy thing to get the game started quickly. Suggested prompts: The person whose name comes first in the alphabet.
The person with the lightest colored top on.
The person who has a birthday closest to this day.
[Thanks Michelle Anne Johnson for the update]
Improv Games: www.improvgames.com/
Brent Darnell: www.brentdarnell.com/
Raymond: / raymondvandriel
Applied Improvisation Network: www.appliedimprovisation.network/

[@francinewolf4949]

Great...please show more viritual games!

[@ImprovGames]

Thanks Francine. I have some good ones coming soon. Probably by early next week. And more to follow. Do you have a favorite?

[@francinewolf4949]

@@ImprovGames I've been doing improv for 26 years and have don't really have favorites...just love improv. Now that I am producing a virtual improv show, I am trying to find games that aren't static and will show some physicality. Just wondering what other improvisers can come up with that's entertaining!

[@BetterWithImprov]

Apparently, I would always be "It"! It sounds like fun!

[@ImprovGames]

Me too. There is so much fun in being 'it'.

[@aributler5628]

Man-o-Man these are brilliant ideas!

[@ImprovGames]

Thank you for the encouragement. It means a lot coming from a communications expert.

[@susansnyder9640]

These are both fantastic. I love the hand variation on mirroring to ease engagement with participants who are uncomfortable on video. Thank!

[@ImprovGames]

Thank you Susan for the comment. You and I are on the same page...find ways for everyone to engage.

[@TomShannonisunbelievable]

Tested this with a few friends this afternoon and it was a ton of fun. Tried it later in a workshop I lead and found that the iPad users were unable to get to the breakout rooms controls no matter how much we tried. The bulk of the group was able to participate and did enjoy it (while I kept returning to the main room to troubleshoot). I have to do more investigating to see if the controls are available for the iPad. Thanks for sharing this!

[@ImprovGames]

Thank you Tom for your note. I have not found a solution yet. I'll share more when I find it. Although I did hear about a version that when you are tagged ...you are now out of the game and the person who is 'it' keeps going from room to room tagging people. More to come.....it's always evolving.

[@mallorypenney]

I did breakout room tag today with a group of scientists and engineers and it was a hit. Excited to try out your version of mirroring.

[@ImprovGames]

Thank you for the encouragement. Sometimes these activities sound 'crazy'...it great to hear it worked with you and your scientists. Play on.

[@RussellFletcherMelbourne]

Thanks so much Bill! Going to dip my toe into teaching an art college class and running auditions for Family Feud Australia by ZOOM this week. SO thanks for your generosity! Hi to all the BATS folk

[@ImprovGames]

Great to hear from you Russell. BATS folks say Hi to you!!! Play on.