Screen-free game
The mystery guest
A mystery guest has arrived. Who are they and what will they order?
4-7 years7 minscreen-free during play
1
For the parent first
Ask about an imaginary guest and let the child decide the story.
2
Say to the child
“A mystery guest has arrived. Who are they and what will they order?”
3
How the game continues
- Choose whether the guest is an animal, a storybook creature or a robot.
- Say what the guest orders.
- Invent one thing that happens next.
You are done when
The child gives the final sentence, then say together: “The end!”
If you get stuck
If you get stuck, choose one helper: an animal, a vehicle or a magical object.
More rounds
- Swap storyteller roles.
- Use no more than five words per sentence.
- Tell the same story with a silly ending.
Safety
The child stays with the adult, does not block other people and only observes the surroundings.
The mystery guest
Complete “The mystery guest” in three rounds: beginning, surprise and ending.
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