It involves creating a chain of statements where each subsequent statement is dependent on the last part of the previous one. Players take turns adding to the chain, ensuring that each new condition logically follows from the previous statement. Author Jo Budden explains it well below:
'The teacher begins with a sentence, for example "If I go out tonight, I'll go to the cinema." The next person in the circle must use the end of the previous sentence to begin their own sentence, for example "If I go to the cinema, I'll watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory." The next person could say, "If I watch Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, I'll eat lots of chocolate." Then, "If I eat lots of chocolate, I'll put on weight." etc.' – Jo Budden; first published 2009
The conditional chain game is a great way of encouraging creative thinking in your learners, as well as helping them to practise both their listening and speaking skills.
Why use games in learning?
Using games to help with learning can increase student engagement and motivation. They can create a more interactive learning environment, encouraging participation and socialising between learners.