Try Not to Laugh
Tell the joke. Keep a straight face.
- Players
- 2+ players
- Time
- 5–20 min
- Ages
- 5+
- Where
- Same room or online
- You need
- Nothing but this page
How to play Try Not to Laugh
- 1Split into two teams, or play one against one.
- 2The joke-teller reads the setup, taps Punchline, and delivers it in their best comedy voice.
- 3The other side must keep a straight face. No smiles, no giggles, no snorts.
- 4If anyone laughs, the joke-teller scores a point. Swap roles after every joke.
Keep a straight face
20 jokes · tip: Space reveals, → for next
Variations
- Mouthful of water: listeners hold a sip of water while they listen. Do this outside!
Tips
- Deliver it deadpan. A serious face makes a bad joke much funnier.
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