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An [[Acting Improv]] which begins with someone repeatedly doing a short, useless, random, and hopefully odd action. People continue to add on to the machine with equally random actions until someone finally figures out what the machine does and completes it (e.g pouring milk, closing a book, etc). This can happen very quickly, under a minute, but can also drag on, much to the discomfort (and sometimes pain) of the machine compentents. Actions are usually mimed, though sound effects are welcome. Props are rare (other than large and disproportioned stuffed chickens and hedgepusses).
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[[Perpetual Machine]] is an [[Acting Improv]] game.
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==Participants==
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* Everyone.
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==How does it work?==
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Perpetual Machine begins with one person going to the center of the circle and performing a repetitive, meaningless, and funny action. Then, people from the circle join in with other somewhat synchronized movements. Props, sound effects, and any other additions are fine. This game usually gets boring after a minute or two, and the machine is rarely ever seen to serve a purpose.
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[[Category:Acting Improv]]
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[[Category:Lancaster Games]]

Latest revision as of 17:43, 30 June 2008

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Perpetual Machine is an Acting Improv game.

Participants

  • Everyone.

How does it work?

Perpetual Machine begins with one person going to the center of the circle and performing a repetitive, meaningless, and funny action. Then, people from the circle join in with other somewhat synchronized movements. Props, sound effects, and any other additions are fine. This game usually gets boring after a minute or two, and the machine is rarely ever seen to serve a purpose.