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Musical Chairs
Walk around chairs while music plays; one chair is removed each round.
Run it yourself
This site gives you the rules; it doesn't run the gameplay.
- Players
- 5–20
- Time
- 10–20 min
- Host effort
- low
- Ages
- 4+
How you can play it
- Shared screen
- Online (own phones)
- In person
Objective
Be the last one seated.
Equipment
- Chairs (one fewer than players)
- Music
Host preparation
- Arrange chairs back to back.
Rules
- Walk while music plays.
- Sit when it stops.
- The player without a chair is out; remove one chair.
Example round
8 players, 7 chairs — round one.
Scoring & winning
None.
Winner: Last seated.
Ties: Replay the round.
Variations
- Non-elimination: everyone shares chairs.
Accessibility
- Freeze-dance variant for wheelchair users.
Safety notes
- Sturdy chairs, clear space, no pushing.