Musical Chairs is a classic party game that involves players walking or dancing around a circle of chairs while music is playing. When the music stops, players must quickly find a chair to sit in. However, there is always one fewer chair than there are players, so someone is left standing and is out of the game. The game continues in this manner until only one player remains. Here are the basic rules for playing Musical Chairs:

1. Setup:

   • Arrange chairs in a circle, with the seats facing outward.
   • Chairs may alos be placed back to back in a line.
   • Make sure there is one fewer chair than the number of players.

2. Players:

   • Any number of players can participate, but the game is more fun with a moderate to large group.

3. Music:

   • Use a music player to play upbeat music.
   • Start and stop the music at regular intervals.

4. Movement:

   • Players walk or dance around the circle of chairs when the music is playing. 
   • No player can push or touch another player with their hands or any part of the body. 
   • The movement should be in the same direction.

5. Stopping the Music:

   • When the music stops, players must quickly find a chair to sit in.

6. Removing a Chair:

   • After each round, remove one chair from the circle.
   • Ensure there is always one fewer chair than there are players.

7. Elimination:

   • The player left standing without a chair when the music stops is eliminated from the game.
   • Remove one chair and continue with the next round.

8. Winner:

   • The game continues in rounds until only one player remains.
   • The last player remaining is the winner.

9. Optional Rules:

   • You can add variations to the game, such as reversing the direction of movement or changing how players move when the music stops.

10. Sportsmanship:

    • Encourage good sportsmanship and fair play.
    • Players can be ejected from the game.
    • Remind players to be cautious and avoid running or pushing while trying to secure a chair.

Remember that the primary goal of Musical Chairs is to have fun and enjoy the excitement of the game. Adjust the rules as needed to suit the age group and dynamics of the players.