Everyone Who...
A musical-chairs-style game where the person in the centre calls out a true statement about themselves and everyone it applies to must swap seats.
- Players
- 15–60
- Ages
- 5+
- Time
- 15 min
- Prep
- None
- Equipment
- 1 item
What to bring
- Chairs (1 fewer than the number of players)
How to play
Set up a circle of chairs with one fewer than the number of players. One person stands in the centre and says 'Everyone who...' followed by something true about them (e.g. 'is wearing shorts', 'was born overseas'). Anyone it applies to must jump up and find a new chair, and they can't return to their own or either neighbour's chair. The caller also grabs a seat, leaving a new person in the centre. To help people get to know each other, have the caller share their name and a fun fact before their statement. It suits mixed groups well. Quieter people can call something obvious and get straight back to a chair, while those who enjoy the spotlight can take their time and get creative.
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