Step 1: Cast your characters

Assign the roles. These are playful parts you’re picking for a story — not statements about anyone. One person can play several roles, and nicknames or fictional names are completely fine.

Company or group name *

Example: Kestrel Heating & Air

Organizer’s name *

Example: Dana Whitfield

Booking email *

So we can send your finished story and quote to the right place.

Boss or team leader’s first name *

How do you say it?

Example: Marcus — said like MAR-kus

The person who always knows what’s happening

How do you say it?

Example: Priya — the one with the calendar.

The person most likely to arrive late

How do you say it?

Example: Tony — always five minutes behind.

The office comedian

How do you say it?

Example: Big Rob — no explanation needed.

The person who saves the day

How do you say it?

Example: Yolanda — fixes everything before anyone notices.

Optional guest, spouse, or wildcard character

How do you say it?

Example: Uncle Dale — showed up for the food.

Step 2: Add your workplace flavor

Short answers work best. The funnier and more specific, the better the story reads out loud.

What does your company do? *

Start with a verb. Example: fix air conditioners or help people buy houses.

What do you call your employees as a group?

Example: the crew, the dental team, the sales squad.

A familiar place in your workplace

Example: the break room or the loading dock.

An object that always disappears

Example: the good stapler.

A piece of equipment that causes trouble

Example: the printer or the ice machine.

A phrase someone always says

Example: Did you put in a ticket?

A favorite snack or drink

Example: cinnamon rolls or extra-strong coffee.

Something the team accomplished this year

Example: opened our second location.

Optional friendly inside joke

Example: The great 2024 chili cook-off incident. Leave it blank and we’ll skip that line.

Anything we should leave out?

Names, topics, or running jokes to avoid. We read this before we write anything.

Step 3: Make it ridiculous

This is the fun part. Absurd is good. Nonsense is better.

A silly adjective

Example: sparkly.

An unexpected animal, singular

Example: a llama.

A ridiculous holiday job title

Example: Chief Tinsel Inspector.

A surprising item Santa might pull from his sack

Example: a leaf blower.

An over-the-top dance move

Example: the Reindeer Wiggle.

A funny sound

Example: HONK HONK!

Gift or prize being passed

Example: a mystery box.

Number of players

Roughly how many people will be passing.

Number of passing circles

Bigger groups work better in several smaller circles.

Please use friendly jokes your group will enjoy hearing aloud.

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Your story preview

Read it through. If something sounds off, edit your answers and rebuild — as many times as you like.

Host instructions

Read this part to the room before you begin.

When you hear LEFT, pass your gift one person to your left. When you hear RIGHT, pass it one person to your right. Wait for each cue, and pass gently!
Give one practice cue in each direction before starting.
The story title and these instructions are not part of the game. Only begin passing when you announce that the story has started.
Read slowly and pause after each bold direction. Don’t count words such as “alright” or “leftovers” as cues.
After the final sentence, announce: “Stop passing!”
Guests holding the designated gifts keep them. Confirm the number of gifts and any additional prizes with the organizer beforehand.
For a larger group, use several smaller circles so passing stays manageable. Seated participation is always an option.

Practice cue: “Everybody pass LEFT… now pass RIGHT.” Then start the story.

Cast list & pronunciation

Your booking reference

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