A player pretends to be the world expert on a ridiculous invented subject while the group interviews them.
- Players
- 4–12
- Ages
- 14+
- Play time
- 15–30 min
- Supplies
- None
- Where
- Indoors / Outdoors
- Energy
- Medium
READY IN 2 MINUTES
Get set up
No equipment is required. Gather the group where everyone can hear the explanation and demonstrate one sample turn before starting.
LET’S PLAY
Here’s how it works.
- Choose one player as the Fake Expert.
- Give them an absurd specialty such as competitive pillow architecture.
- Other players ask interview questions.
- The expert answers confidently without breaking character.
- After two or three minutes, rotate experts and topics.
A few ground rules
Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.
Mix it up
Use two co-experts, a press-conference format or audience-suggested specialties.
Make it a great round
The best topics are silly but easy to understand, so the expert can improvise immediately.
Keep everyone comfortable
Invite players to pass or adapt the activity. Keep walkways clear and choose a seated version when movement is unsuitable.