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QuestionWhat if two people sit in the same chair? How would I determine possession?Community AnswerYou could try to see who has less space in the chair; otherwise, you'll have to do the round over.
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QuestionHow long should the music be played before stopping it?Community AnswerYou should probably stop the music at different times between 30 seconds and 1 minute. If you always stop it after the same amount of time, the players will be able to predict it.
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QuestionWhat are the rules for playing musical chairs during a marathon?Community AnswerThe rules won't change during a marathon.
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QuestionWhat items are needed besides chairs to play the game?Sofia C.Community AnswerBesides chairs, musical chairs requires only 3+ friends and a radio or something to play music with.
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QuestionDo we move the chairs closer after the removal of a chair?Community AnswerThat isn't a traditional rule, but you can do it if you want to, or if it makes the game easier/more fun.
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QuestionWhat should be the distance between chairs and participants?Community AnswerTwo feet would be good, but you can make it more challenging and expand the distance. (That's optional, though.)
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QuestionWhere position should the last chair be in?Community AnswerThe last chair is usually just facing forward, so if you take away the chair behind it, you should have your final set up.
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QuestionBesides chairs, what else can be used to sit on?Tom De BackerTop AnswererBean bags, benches, crutches, stools, thrones, swings, yoga balls, medicine balls, tripods, footrests, sofas, chaise lounges, coffee tables, regular tables, bar stools, hammocks, cardboard boxes, folding chairs, balled up sweaters, pillows, stuffed animals, sofa cushions, church pews, garden knee tiles, floating planks, car seats, towels, office chairs, horse saddles, camping chairs, footrests, plastic bags, paper bags, pieces of cardboard, wooden planks, sleds, yoga mats, mattresses, bed sheets, pillowcases, roof tiles or palm leaves. But you must change the name of the game to whatever you're using.
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QuestionOnce music stops, can a player move the chair by hand from under another player who is about to sit on it?Tom De BackerTop AnswererNo. This is against the rules. The chairs are where they are, and whoever sits in them first stays in the game. Pulling away a chair is cheating, childish, unfair, unkind and also very dangerous, as people can get seriously hurt. Pelvis fractures, tailbone fractures, spine injuries, head injuries, skull fractures, concussions, elbow fractures, wrist fractures, you get the picture. Never pull away anyone's chair, whether in musical chairs or not.
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QuestionWhat should I do if someone site while the music is still playing?Community AnswerThey would most likely be eliminated, but it depends on the game. They maybe would have to stand still for 5 seconds, hop for the rest of the game, etc. But in most versions, the person is simply eliminated.
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QuestionCan one overtake another contestant?Community AnswerYou can remove chairs while playing. If somebody is standing and cannot find a chair, they are out. If two people are in a seat at one time, see which person takes up more space on the chair or who got there first.
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QuestionCan you touch the chair while the music is still playing, and the kids are around the chair are not touching it?Top AnswererYou should not touch the chair while the music is playing - just keep walking until the music stops!
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QuestionHow do players move around the chairs?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererThis depends on the space available but usually players walk quickly around the chairs in a circular fashion. If it's played with enough space, players could run, skip or hop as alternatives to walking. Whatever movement used, when the music stops, it's a rushed dash to claim a seat, going in any order.
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QuestionIf the player is eliminated, what can they do as they wait?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererIt's fun to watch the players who are still in the game, cheer and shout out where to sit when the music stops. Just get caught up in the moment and enjoy yourself as you watch them run and struggle for seating!
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QuestionHow long does it take to play musical chairs?Otterly BadgerificTop AnswererMusical chairs is usually a short game of around 3 to 5 minutes duration. However, the length of time depends on how many people are playing it - more players and chairs means it'll take longer to play. It is also fun to play it several times over when it is short, so that various players get the chance to win.
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QuestionWhat if somebody changes the direction rather than moving the same way like others, will he or she be eliminated?Community AnswerYes, they would but if you want to make the game harder or more interesting, then you can make this a rule that you could do this.
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