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Living Timeline

Arrange moments, objects, or people into a timeline with one deliberate lie.JoyRiders Play library
sequencestorycollectionshared improvisation
PLAYERSsolo / two people / group
TIME5–20 min
ENERGYlow / medium
PLACEindoors / outdoors / anywhere
SETUP1 min
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

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YOU’LL NEEDThree to seven objects, memories, or players
  1. 1Choose a theme such as today so far, inventions, snacks, or your shared history.
  2. 2Arrange the items, written moments, or players from earliest to latest.
  3. 3Insert one fictional event and invite someone else—or future-you—to spot it.

REMIX THE RULES

Complete twists.

Play variationArrange breakfast, commute, and lunch with one invented event.
Play variationBuild a timeline of your relationship and insert a fake first meeting.
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