This technique was invented by the Surrealists and was significant not only for the famous artists who enjoyed it, but also for the way it allowed them to experiment in ways that pushed them beyond their styles and artistic habits. Known for its inherent spontaneity and dependence on chance, the game opened up avenues of creativity by utilizing many of the principles of surrealism, including automatism, free association, and the subconscious.

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