Game · 30-45 minutes
Guess the song
Teams identify songs from short clips, lyrics, or beats - a high-energy music round that crosses generations.
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Song chain relay (Antakshari)
Teams sing songs in turn, each starting with the last letter of the previous song - a beloved musical game for offices.
- Players
- 10-60, in two to four teams
- Duration
- 40-60 minutes
- Energy level
- High
- Works online
- Partly
How to play - step by step
- 1
Divide the group into teams and choose a team captain.
- 2
Team A sings a song or the first lines of a song.
- 3
Team B must sing a song starting with the last letter of the previous song’s last word.
- 4
Each team has 10 seconds to start singing, or the turn passes.
- 5
The host moves between teams and announces the starting letter each time.
- 6
Play several rounds (letters, mood, film) and total the points.
Benefits
- Releases stress and lifts the mood of the whole group.
- Brings out different sides of colleagues and builds friendships.
- Great for celebrations, events, and energy after lunch.
- Creates memories and photos that people enjoy sharing.
What you need
- A host, a scorekeeper, and optionally a small music judge.
- A speaker or microphone, and a timer.
- A list of rounds with rules and a lyrics backup.
Rules
- A team must sing at least two lines for the answer to count.
- No repeating a song in the same game.
- Songs must be work-appropriate.
Scoring and winning
- 10 points per valid song; a bonus of 5 for the whole team singing together.
- Special rounds: mood, film, or era, each with extra points.
Variations
- Hindi, regional, or English rounds.
- Karaoke song chain with the lyrics on screen.
- Musical charades: act out the song for the team to guess.
Playing it online
- Use a shared document for the letter chain and have singers mute others.
- Keep individual turns short to avoid audio lag.
Tips for the host
- Keep a backup list of songs for each letter for the host.
- Include a round where quieter people can contribute with hums.
Mistakes to avoid
- One language only - include different languages for inclusion.
- No time limit, which stalls the game.
- Letting dominant singers take every turn.
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