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How to Run a Scene From the Wheel

1Press Start — a scene prompt lands and the scene clock begins.

2Players take the suggestion and begin immediately. No huddling, no planning.

3Play until the ding, then find your ending in the last few seconds.

4Press → for a fresh scene, or Reset between pairs.

5Drop to 60 seconds for fast warm-ups, or 3 minutes for full scenes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long should an improv scene last?

Most class and short-form scenes run 90 seconds to three minutes. Two minutes is the default here because it is long enough to establish a relationship and let one thing go wrong, and short enough that a scene which is not working ends before it becomes painful. Long-form scenes run longer, but they are usually not run off a single suggestion like this.

Should players plan before the scene starts?

No, and the automatic timer is there partly to prevent it. In improv the discovery is the point — planning produces two people executing separate agendas rather than listening. The clock starting the instant the wheel lands means the scene begins in the same second the suggestion does, which is exactly how it works in performance.

Can I use these prompts for an improv class?

That is what they are shaped for. Each prompt gives a relationship and a situation rather than just a location, because “two astronauts stuck in a lift” hands players something to play immediately, whereas a bare location like “a lift” makes them invent everything at once. For specific exercises, load your own list.

What if the scene ends before the timer?

Let it. A scene that finds a strong ending at ninety seconds should end at ninety seconds — hit Reset and spin again. The timer is a ceiling, not a target. Its real job is stopping scenes that have run out of ideas but keep going because nobody wants to be the one to end it.

Does this work for solo practice?

Reasonably well for character and monologue work — spin, set 60 seconds, and play both sides or work the character alone. It is less useful for the listening and yes-and skills that need a scene partner, which are most of improv. For solo work the monologue and character prompts do more.

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