Props
Grab an ordinary object. Take turns using it as something it isn’t, with a one-line scene. A colander becomes a tiny space helmet. One idea per turn; stop after everyone has tried three.
MEET THE MAKER
Jonathan
JoyRiders founder. Game tinkerer. Firm believer that an ordinary day can be more fun.
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TAKE THEM FOR A SPIN
Games to try
Original contributions by Jonathan. Try a round, give it a rating, and share what you’d change.
THE WORKBENCH
Ideas still taking shape
Untested concepts. Open the brief, rate its potential, and help identify what needs to work before anyone plays.
PROTOTYPE · NOT READY TO PLAY
Color Launcher Clash — concept
Jonathan’s red-versus-blue color battle, with launchers instead of hand throws. Untested concept, not a ready-to-play guide.
Open the idea brief ↗PROTOTYPE · NOT READY TO PLAYVacuum Ball — concept
Can suction hold a ball while a pool noodle knocks it loose? Jonathan’s experiment needs a working prototype first.
Open the idea brief ↗THE IMPROV SHELF
A little Whose Line energy
Three established formats worth trying next—not claimed as Jonathan’s inventions.
Questions Only
Pick a scene, like returning a haunted toaster. Two players speak only in questions. A statement or five-second pause ends the scene; swap in the next player, or restart with two. Example: “Is it supposed to whisper?” “Have you tried unplugging it?”
Scenes from a Hat
Each player writes two prompts, folds them, and puts them in a bowl. Draw one, such as “The worst thing to hear from your GPS.” Anyone can offer a quick line. After three answers—or a pass—draw again.
These are short home adaptations of familiar improv formats. Watch the show ↗ · Props format reference ↗