What This Game Teaches This exercise builds layered listening skills by helping participants move from simply hearing words to understanding meaning and emotion. Group Size Pairs Time 15–25 minutes Energy Level Low How to Play Partner A shares a story for 1–2 minutes. Partner B responds in stages:  Level 1: Repeat key facts or details  Level 2: Summarize the story in their own words  Level 3: Reflect the emotion or meaning behind the story Switch roles. Variations Add a fourt