Kamishibai (Japanese Street Storytelling Game)
K
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
- A set of illustrated story cards
- A small wooden display frame (optional)
HOW TO PLAY
1
Set the illustrated cards in order inside the display frame or simply stack them in sequence.
2
One player takes the role of narrator and slides each card into view one at a time while telling that part of the story.
3
The audience watches the pictures and listens, sometimes calling out guesses about what happens next.
4
Change your voice for different characters and pause at exciting moments to build suspense before revealing the next card.
5
Pass the narrator role to another player for the next story so everyone gets a turn performing.
6
For a twist, mix up the cards and have players work together to invent a new story order on the spot.