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Slaps and Kisses

Brief Description

A sensitive interaction game where greetings, friendly gestures, and implied aggressive gestures are consciously enacted.

Group Size: 5-30 people
Difficulty: Medium (requires sensitivity and coordination)
Materials: None
Playtime: Approx. 10-15 minutes

Game Description:

All participants walk freely around the room.

When two participants meet, they briefly shake hands and greet each other by name ("Hello Marc").

Next, a friendly interaction follows: they hug, "kiss" (implied, without actual contact), or do something else friendly.

Third, an implied aggressive interaction follows: one participant "delivers" a slap (only implied!), punch (implied!), kick (implied!), or does something else aggressive (implied!).

Important:
The aggressive part is only acted out! The movements are performed slowly so the partner has time to react. Only one partner is aggressive per encounter; there is no back-and-forth exchange.

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