Four Square
1990s-present (UCB)
Also known as 4 Square, Dutch Square, Four Corners, Quadrants
Four players stand in a square formation. The two downstage players play one scene; on 'Rotate!' players shift clockwise and a new pair plays a different scene. After all four scenes initiate, the game cycles back, continuing each scene.
Known for
- Four totally independent scenes — not linked in universe or characters.
- Returns to a scene can pick up where left or jump forward in time.
- Typically 3-4 rotations before game ends.
- UCB-associated in US; 'Dutch Square' or 'Four Corners' in European schools.
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