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The Backwards Route

Experience a familiar journey in reverse order or from a reversed point of view.JoyRiders Play library
environmental explorationmovementimaginative reframingnovelty
PLAYERSsolo / two people
TIME5–30 min
ENERGYmedium / high
PLACEindoors / outdoors / anywhere
SETUPnone
COMMUNITYNot yet rated

HOW TO PLAY

Start here.

YOU’LL NEEDNothing
  1. 1Choose a short, familiar route you know well.
  2. 2Travel it from destination to beginning—walking forward, never physically backward.
  3. 3At three points, turn around and notice what the usual direction hides.

REMIX THE RULES

Complete twists.

Play variationWalk the usual coffee route from destination to starting point.
Play variationTurn around at three stops to see the reverse view.
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