Context Matters

The actor knows one story. The audience knows another. Everyone sees the same performance. Context Matters is an in-person party game where a simple change of context turns ordinary acting into unexpected comedy. Gather your group, pass one iPhone or iPad, and see how differently the same actions can be understood. HOW TO PLAY 1. The actor privately reads a scenario. 2. The audience reads a different scenario while the actor looks away. 3. Put the device down and tap Next to begin acting. 4. Perform without words while the audience watches through an entirely different lens. For example, the actor might be defusing a bomb while the audience thinks they are decorating a birthday cake. INCLUDED • 64 distinct actor-and-audience scenario pairs. • Adjustable time for reading prompts and performing. • An optional audience reaction meter that responds to sound level. • A case-file-inspired…