Let’s try to write an alternative take on Shakespeare’s famous ‘Scottish play’. You can think of Macbeth as a game… played for very high stakes. A game of life and death.
⊕ Go through the steps below to create your story...
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1. Choose your game...
- robots vs humans
- vampires vs werewolves
- prison break
- gladiator arena
- Black ops island
- model universe
- game of crowns
- Choose your own idea
2. Answer these questions...
- The object of the game is...
- The prize for winning the game is...
It could be a cash prize or it could be 'freedom'. Click 'Next step' when you want to move on.
3. Choose three characters to be in the story
- The Favourite (naturally talented - sure to win).
- Lady ruthless (she'll do ANYTHING to make sure that her man wins).
- The reluctant killer (he's gifted but easily led).
- The honest player (this person always plays fair).
- The three judges (three weird characters who predict events and seem to control the game).
Choose three!
4. Choose three problems that apply to your characters...
- How can you talk your partner into killing the favourite?
- If you murder the favourite - what if someone finds out?
- You think your friend the favourite is acting strangely.
- Murder is wrong! You'll be dammed if you take a human life.
- How can you hide the murder?
- Choose your own idea
5. Choose two objects to come into your story...
- ghost
- witch's caldron
- hidden fire
- poison
- invisible army
- castle
- night vision
- courage potion
- royal blood crown
- Choose your own idea
6. Write the story from the most exciting part...
If you are working with a partner - write one line each. You could write prose or a poem.