Yes And Improv
Yes And is an online improv tool built around the "Yes, and..." principle. Practice agreement and building with prompts designed for groups.
About This Game
Yes And is an online improv tool focused on the single most important principle in improvisational theater: "Yes, and..." The concept is simple but transformative — accept what your scene partner offers ("yes") and build on it ("and"). This tool provides structured exercises, prompts, and scenarios specifically designed to practice this foundational skill.
The platform offers guided exercises that start simple and build in complexity. Early exercises might pair two players for basic "Yes, and..." exchanges: one player makes a statement, the other accepts and adds to it. Advanced exercises introduce constraints like emotional shifts, genre requirements, or timed escalations that force players to "yes, and" under pressure.
For corporate teams, "Yes, and..." training has become a popular team-building approach because the principle translates directly to workplace collaboration. Brainstorming sessions improve when participants build on ideas instead of shooting them down. Meetings become more productive when people listen actively and contribute constructively. The tool includes specific modules designed for workplace team-building, making it a dual-purpose resource for both improv enthusiasts and corporate facilitators.
How to Play
Open the exercise tool
Visit the site and choose an exercise type — basic exchanges, scene building, or corporate warm-ups.
Read the prompt
The tool provides a starting statement or scenario. One player begins by accepting and building on it.
Practice "Yes, and..."
Each player takes turns accepting what was said and adding a new element. Never deny or block.
Build the scene
Continue building until the scene reaches a natural conclusion or the timer runs out.
Debrief and repeat
Discuss what worked, what felt natural, and what was challenging. Then try a new prompt.
Tips & Strategy
- Focus on truly listening to your partner rather than planning your next line.
- Start with literal "Yes, and..." responses before graduating to implied agreement.
- If you catch yourself saying "no" or "but," pause and reframe as "yes, and..."
- Use this as a warm-up exercise before meetings or brainstorming sessions for better collaboration.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Teaches the most foundational and transferable improv skill
- Directly applicable to workplace communication and brainstorming
- Structured exercises remove the intimidation of freeform improv
- Works for both entertainment and professional development
Cons
- Focused on a single improv principle — limited variety over time
- Can feel repetitive for experienced improvisers
- Requires willing participants — reluctant players struggle with agreement exercises
- More of a training tool than a game with winners and scores
Game Details
- Players
- 2-15 players(recommended: 6)
- Duration
- 10-45 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Price
- Free
- Platforms
- Web
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