Game Manual: Medusa

Game Overview

 Medusa is a thrilling and quick-paced elimination game that tests players’ reaction times and observational skills. Players sit in a circle, and through a series of rapid head movements and eye contact, the game narrows down to the last person standing.

Game Setup

1. Players: 10-20 participants.
2. Age Requirement: 7 years and older.
3. Setting: Arrange chairs or seating positions in a circle so everyone can see each other.
4. Duration: Typically 10-20 minutes, depending on the number of players.

How to Play

Preparation

1. Seating: All players sit in a circle facing inward.
2. Head Down: Everyone puts their heads down, closing their eyes or looking at the ground.

Game Rounds

1. Count Down: One player (or an external caller) initiates the round by counting down from three: “Three, two, one, Medusa!”
2. Heads Up: On “Medusa!”, all players quickly lift their heads and look directly at another player in the circle.
3. Eye Contact:
   • If you make direct eye contact with another player (both players are looking at each other), both players are out of the game.
   • If the person you are looking at is looking at someone else, you are safe.
4. Elimination: Players who made eye contact leave the circle.
5. Repeat: The game continues with the remaining players, repeating the “heads down, count down, heads up” sequence.

Winning the Game

• The game continues until only one player remains in the circle.
• The last remaining player is declared the winner of Medusa.

Tips for Players

• Try to anticipate where others might look and avoid direct eye contact.
• Keep a quick, sharp eye to observe who others are looking at to stay safe.
• Enjoy the suspense and excitement of each round!

Additional Rules (Optional)

• No Talking: Enforce a rule of silence during the game to increase the tension.
• Speed Variation: Change the speed of the countdown to keep players on their toes.
• Multiple Rounds: Play multiple rounds and keep track of winners for an overall champion