Passwords

Passwords is a short form game that involves running in an out of a scene. In the game, each improviser (usually four) is given a password - any word that is likely to come up in a conversation. They then perform an improv scene, but every time someone's password is said, they must either leave the scene if they are on stage, or enter the scene if they are off. Whenever they leave the scene, the improviser must justify why they are leaving.

Tips

 * The passwords should be words that don't come up all the time in casual conversation, but also shouldn't be so obscure that no one uses them. Words like "the" or "and" are so common that most people don't even recognize when they are said, and would have the person running back and forth constantly.
 * The improvisers must be constantly aware of when their word is said - it is infuriating when someone's password is said and they don't leave, as it breaks the rules of the game and is unsatifsying.
 * Improvisers can use the mechanics of the game for comedy. An improviser can tell someone else to leave without saying their password, requiring that the person stays on stage. Conversely, they can tell the other person to stay with them while saying their word, forcing the other person to abandon them.