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Musical Chairs (Outdoor)
One less chair than players. When music stops, grab a seat.
4-15 players15-30 min · 5 min setup · Ages 5+Easyoutdoor
What you need
- Chairs (one fewer than players)
- Music source (phone + speaker)
Setup
- Set chairs in a circle facing outward.
- Assign a 'DJ' to control music.
How to play
- Players walk around the chairs while music plays.
- When music stops, everyone rushes to sit. One player is left standing = out.
- Remove one chair each round.
- Last player seated wins.
Host tips
- Check the weather — have a rain plan.
- Set clear boundaries so kids/pets don't wander off.
- Rotate teams so everyone plays with everyone.
Snack & drink pairings
🍿 Snacks
- Grill classics (burgers, dogs, veggies)
- Chips + salsa
- Watermelon slices
🥤 Drinks
- Cold lemonade
- Iced tea
- Beer or hard seltzer (21+)
- Plenty of water
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