Hot Potato
Icebreakers Indoor Couch Games Individual
- Players: 3 or more
- Duration: 15 - 25 min
- Free to play
- Age: 4+
How to play
Participants sit in a circle and pass an object (the "hot potato") around while music plays. When the music stops, the person holding the hot potato is out. Continue until only one person remains.
What you'll need
- An object to pass around
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