Hot Seat
One person sits in the "hot seat" and the group asks them questions for 2-3 minutes. A rapid-fire way to get to know someone.
How to Play
Place a chair at the front — this is the "Hot Seat."
One person volunteers (or is chosen) to sit in the Hot Seat.
Set a timer for 2-3 minutes.
The group asks rapid-fire questions. The person in the seat must answer every question.
They can "pass" on one question only.
When time is up, a new person takes the Hot Seat.
Facilitator Tips
Establish ground rules: keep questions fun and appropriate.
Have a list of backup questions in case the group goes quiet.
Make it voluntary — never force someone into the Hot Seat.
Variations & Twists
Expert Hot Seat: The person shares their expertise and the group asks questions about it.
Lie Detector: One answer must be a lie — the group guesses which one.
Two-Person Hot Seat: Two people answer the same questions simultaneously and compare.
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