Age: 7 to adult
Players: Whole Group
Time: 10 – 15 minutes
Tags: #Co-operation, #Group Dynamics

A classic concentration and focus exercise

This is one of the simplest, yet most challenging drama games. Sit or stand in a circle. The group tries to count to twenty, with only one person saying a number at a time. Anybody can start the count. Then a different person says the next number – but if two or more people happen to speak at the same time, counting must start again from the beginning. It is possible to get to twenty if everybody really concentrates – but try and be relaxed as well!

Director’s Notes

• It’s fine for one person to play twice in one round by saying more than one of the numbers – but not in succession.
• Try doing it with and without eye contact.
• Try with everyone facing outwards and closing their eyes (not impossible!)
• Try counting back from twenty to one, or saying the alphabet.