Read the Random Words Instruction Manual (pdf) for a complete explanation of all of these Creativity Techniques.

The Classic Method

Stream of Creative Consciousness

Associations

Creative Writing / Theater Sports

Songwriting / Poetry

- Creative Impulse is an exclusive Random Words game. Two teams compete against each other over four stages with Random Words. 3 - 5 minutes for each round. The team with the most points at the end wins.

1. Mega Ideas - Find the most ideas with one set of six words.                                             Verbal Version: Call out the ideas. First person claims the idea for their team. Written Version: Individuals brainstorm. If teams have the same idea, both teams cross it out. One point for each remaining idea.
2. Word Associations - Choose one word.- Find as many associated words / phrases as possible. Eg. Star Trek - Mr. Spock, Klingons, Vulcan, etc. If both teams have the same word, both teams cross out the word. One point for each remaining word / phrase.
   
3. Lightning Round - Be the first to call out an idea with each screen refresh. One point for each word.
   
4. Idea Champion - Individually brainstorm ideas from the six words on screen. Write your best and craziest idea on separate pieces of paper. The ideas are collected. Everyone votes on the best idea and the craziest idea. The best and craziest ideas each collect 20 points for their team. 

Charades

- Charades is the fun party game everyone loves. Two teams. You act out a random word that your team has to guess before time runs out. First team to 5 or 10 points  wins. Use the Random Words program to generate words. Play it anywhere.

Catch Phrase

- Catch Phrase is another great party game with two teams. Get your team to guess a Random Word by giving verbal clues. See how many of the six words can be guessed in 3 minutes. One point per word. The first team to 25 wins.

Password

- Password is based on the classic game show. Two teams compete to guess the Random Word first. Team captains take turns giving a single word clue. Their team has 5 seconds to give an answer. If they don't get it, the other team captain gives the next clue. They continue up to ten clues. Points are awarded based on how quickly the Random Word is guessed. Eg. After first clue - 10 points, after second clue - 9 points, etc. The first team to reach 25 points wins.