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Three-Word Scene

1980s-present

Also known as Three Words, Three-Word Wonder

Two players perform a scene where each line of dialogue must be exactly three words long. Violations pass the scene to a waiting pair.

Known for

Variant of the broader 'Limited Words' family.
Forces physicality to fill narrative gaps words can't.
ERRRR! buzzer convention signals the team swap.
Seven-Word Scene is the less-common but established cousin.

Connected to

Games

seven word sceneThree-Line Scene

Concepts

economy

Sources

https://wearebiljka.com/the-three-word-wonders/

Referenced by

Games

Seven-Word Scenes Three-Line Scene

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