Don't Break The Chain

Don't Break the Chain is the fast-thinking word game where every answer depends on the one before it. Contestants are given a category, and on each turn they have to name something that fits — but here's the catch: their answer must start with the last letter of the previous player's answer. "Pizza" becomes "apple," "apple" becomes "eggs," and around and around it goes, with the chain growing longer and the options getting slimmer every turn. One blank stare, one repeated answer, one letter fumble — and the whole chain comes crashing down. It's simple to learn, brutal under pressure, and the perfect way to find out who cracks when the chain lands on them. How to Play Line up your contestants and announce the category on screen. The first player names anything that fits the category, then play moves down the line — each new answer must fit the category and begin with the last letter of the previous answer. Answers can't be repeated, and players must respond within a few seconds of their turn (set a time limit that fits your group). If a player hesitates too long, repeats an answer, or gives one that doesn't fit the category or start with the right letter, they break the chain and are eliminated — or lose a point, if you're playing rounds. Start a fresh chain with a new category and keep playing until one player remains. The last link standing wins.