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Chairs

Depot, Falomir Juegos, Flying Tiger Copenhagen · Board game · 1999
6.5 Ludopedia
5.6 BoardGameGeek
1–99 · best 4
Solo
20 min
Weight 1.0/5
Year 1999
Minimum age 5+
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6.5 rating Ludopedia
5.6 rating BoardGameGeek
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Our Verdict
RECOMMENDED

If you love a quick, hands‑on challenge that sparks laughter, Chairs is the perfect pick.

Highlights
  • instant fun
  • simple rules
  • solo compatible
Keep in mind
  • can get chaotic
  • needs steady hand
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About the game

What you do in a play session

Chairs is a stacking game that puts your steady hand and creative thinking to the test as you build towers of plastic chairs. Each player starts with a personal stash of chairs and, on their turn, must add one piece to the central stack. As the tower gets taller, tension builds: if the chairs tumble while you’re placing yours, you collect all the fallen pieces and keep trying to get rid of them in later rounds. The goal is straightforward – be the first to discard all your chairs – yet strategy emerges in choosing where to place the next chair and weighing risk versus reward. The game supports 1 to 99 players, making it ideal for parties, family gatherings, or solo quick sessions. Recommended for ages 5 and up, the dexterity mechanic is easy for kids while still providing enough suspense for adults who enjoy a physical challenge. A typical playtime is about 20 minutes, so you can run multiple rounds in an afternoon. Components consist of colorful plastic chairs, a sturdy metal tin, and a clear rulebook. No language is required to play, which helps multilingual groups jump right in. If you love games that demand hand‑eye coordination, balance, and a dash of luck, Chairs will deliver laughs, gasps, and inevitably a few toppled chairs along the way.

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1–99 players
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Game details

Mechanics, categories, families and credits

Mechanics

Stacking and Balancing

Categories

Action / Dexterity Children's Game

Families

Components: 3-Dimensional (3D) Containers: Tin/Metal Box Players: Games with Solitaire Rules
Publisher Depot, Falomir Juegos, Flying Tiger Copenhagen, Fundex, Jumbo, Majora, Mannix Co, LTD, MEBO Games, Noris Spiele, OPEN'N PLAY, Paul Lamond Games Ltd, Philos, ToyCo, Trefl, Unknown Games
Designer Grzegorz Traczykowski, Yurkovic Design Inc.
Artist Grzegorz Traczykowski

Community

Data from BoardGameGeek

1,972owners
58wishlist
7want to play

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers before you buy

7 questions
How many players can join?
From 1 up to 99 players, making it great for big groups or solo play.
What’s the typical playing time?
About 20 minutes, depending on the number of players and stacking skill.
What’s the minimum age?
5 years old and up, thanks to simple dexterity mechanics and safe components.
What components are included?
Colorful plastic chairs, a metal tin container, and a clear rule sheet.
Can you play without knowing the language?
Yes, the game is purely action‑based, so no reading is required.
What happens if the tower falls on my turn?
You collect all the fallen chairs and keep trying to get rid of them in later turns.
Is it good for parties?
Absolutely, its quick pace and ability to handle many players make it party‑friendly.

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