The Big Book of Improv Games
“A must-have for any improv company or improv instructor!”
- What would you do with over 500 improv games?
- Would you like to own the most comprehensive collection ever published?
- Who do you know that loves improvisation?
The product of years of research, The Big Book of Improv Games will amaze you as you flip through it, discovering page after page of performance-based games, many that will be completely new to you!
Are you ready to become an Improv Powerhouse?
Feed your passion for improv, go beyond the basics, and turn good improv into great improv with The Big Book of Improv Games! You’ll discover over 500 ways to make stuff up, along with full, expert descriptions, tips, and variations so complete anyone from beginner to expert can pick up the book, read through any game, and play it with confidence!
“I coach a short-form team and this book has been an invaluable resource. Clearly written and broken down into types of games. I love that it includes variations of games as well.”
Casey E.
Games are divided into convenient categories, making it easy for you to design an entertaining, varied play set for your show, jam, or practice:
- Scene Games
- Quirky Games
- Non-Scene Games
- Guessing Games
- Singing Games
- Step-Out Games
Games are cross-referenced with similar games so you can find new favorites to try! Also included are helpful appendices, including:
- Glossary of Improv Terms
- Also Known As (alternate names for many games)
- Named Variations
- Game Categories (to help plan your show)
- Audience Member Games
Take a look at everything you get:
Full, detailed descriptions walk you through each game step-by-step, so even if you’ve never played the game before you’ll be up and running in no time!
Many games come with examples to help clarify the gameplay and put you on the right path to success.
Tips…sooooo many tips! Based on decades of improv experience, we share what we’ve learned to make these games fun for both you and your audience.
Customize your gameplay with more than 200 named variations and countless others, providing you with hundreds of ways to enhance your performances!
Have a favorite game? Now it’s easy to check out similar games and build your repertoire (so fancy!)
- Glossary
- Also Known As
- Variations
- Game Categories
- Audience-Member Games
Elevate Your Game
Grab your copy of the biggest, most comprehensive collection of improv games ever put together. You’ll find all your favorites, along with games you’ve never played before!
“The most comprehensive and thorough book on improv games and exercises that I have encountered in my 20 years of teaching improv. A must for improv teachers and students.”
Stephanie S.
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