Make it out of a chair
open
Min players:
8
Max players:
24
Required age:
12
Average cost:
$0
Game duration(Mins):
25 - 30
First, you split up into groups of 3-5. You should have at least three teams to play. Each team gets a chair and the caller chooses any random tangible-object noun. Each team is given 5 minutes to create that thing/person from the chair and the items given to them. As a bonus, each team gets one random object. It needs to be something that could be wrapped/tied/stuck to the chair, and be able to get un-stuck.
(Toilet paper, multi-coloured duct tape, yarn, ribbons, a bag of safety pins with cotton balls, magnets, etc.)As more rounds are played, the game gets sillier and crazier every time–due to the fact that the paper has already been drawn and cut out and used, as well as things that have been pinned together, and other objects that might look “used up”. It’s a blast, and everyone brainstorms and then builds a wacky-looking creation out of a chair! The prep work is definitely worth it.
Game Overview
Make it Out of a Chair is a creative and fun team-building game where players use chairs and various materials to create different objects or characters based on a randomly chosen noun. This game encourages creativity, teamwork, and quick thinking, resulting in wacky and hilarious creations.
Game Setup
Players
- Minimum Players: 8
- Maximum Players: 24
Required Age
- Minimum Age: 12 years old
Materials Needed
- Chairs (one per team)
- Random objects (e.g., toilet paper, multi-colored duct tape, yarn, ribbons, safety pins with cotton balls, magnets, etc.)
- Timer or stopwatch
- A list of random tangible-object nouns
- Optional: paper and pens for brainstorming
Setting
- An open space with enough room for each team to work on their chair creation.
Game Rules
Objective
- Create an object or character from a chair and given materials within the allotted time based on a randomly chosen noun.
How to Play
- Divide into Teams: Split the group into teams of 3-5 players. Ensure there are at least three teams.
- Distribute Materials: Provide each team with a chair and a random object that can be wrapped, tied, or stuck to the chair.
- Choose a Noun: The caller selects a random tangible-object noun (e.g., “tree,” “robot,” “dog”).
- Set the Timer: Give teams 5 minutes to brainstorm and create the chosen object or character using their chair and materials.
- Create the Object: Teams work together to transform their chair into the chosen noun using the provided materials. Encourage creativity and quick thinking.
- Present the Creations: After the time is up, each team presents their creation to the group.
- Judging: The caller or an appointed judge can choose the most creative, accurate, or funniest creation.
- Repeat Rounds: Continue playing additional rounds with new nouns and objects. The game becomes sillier and crazier as materials get reused and modified.
Variations
- Theme Rounds: Set specific themes for each round, such as “animals,” “vehicles,” or “famous characters.”
- Time Challenge: Reduce the time limit for each round to increase the difficulty and urgency.
Game Tips
- Encourage teams to think outside the box and use materials in unexpected ways.
- Keep the atmosphere light and fun, emphasizing creativity and teamwork over competition.
- Prepare a variety of random objects and nouns to keep the game interesting and challenging.