Giants, Wizards, Elves
1980s-present · global
Also known as GWE, Wizard Rock Paper Scissors
Rock-paper-scissors scaled to teams — two lines face off, each secretly picks giant/wizard/elf, then act out the character and chase the loser.
Known for
- Giants beat elves (stomp). Elves beat wizards (trick). Wizards beat giants (zap).
- Full-body group warm-up — huge energy, no talent barrier.
- Core staple of Canadian Improv Games, Theatresports school programs, and drama camps.
- Works with 6 to 60 players with no adjustment.
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