Walkout
Walkout is a scene game in which performers can walk out of a scene at any point, and whoever remains must justify the departure and continue. The unpredictability of exits forces improvisers to stay alert and adaptable. The game trains the ability to maintain scene coherence despite sudden changes in cast.
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The Improv Archive. (2026). Walkout. Retrieved September 28, 2026, from https://improvarchive.org/games/walkout
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