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Kamishibai (Japanese Street Storytelling Game)

K
PLAYERS
2+
DIFFICULTY
SETTING
Both
MATERIALS
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.