Musical Chairs

Musical Chairs is an online skill-based game that adapts the classic childhood game of the same name into a blockchain-based competition with real cryptocurrency stakes. Designed for adult players aged 18 and over, the game emphasizes reaction speed and discipline rather than chance, with a structure where five participants compete for a shared prize pool. The last player to react when prompted is eliminated, and the remaining four winners instantly share the loser's stake, minus a platform commission.

The platform operates fully on-chain and supports multiple blockchain networks, including Ethereum, Arbitrum, Base, Arbitrum Nova, BSC, Optimism, zkSync, Polygon, Avalanche, Sonic, and Gnosis, as well as a testnet environment. Players can join by connecting a Web3 wallet or using social login options such as Google or Apple, with the system automatically deriving a smart account for each participant. 002 ETH for certain arenas), and gameplay begins once all five players have deposited their stakes. The core mechanic involves music playing, followed by a prompt to click a button as quickly as possible when the music stops, with the slowest player losing the round.

Musical Chairs incorporates several features to ensure fairness and transparency. The game outcome is determined by a backend "Judge" running within an Intel SGX hardware enclave, which is designed to prevent tampering, including by the developers themselves. The platform also includes anti-bot measures and requires players to sign a message to verify ownership of their wallet, though this action does not incur gas fees. Optional identity verification through Gitcoin Passport is available, granting access to exclusive rooms and potentially reducing encounters with bots.

Additional features include a leaderboard, a referral system that provides ongoing commission in ETH for referred players, and integration with partner exchanges and cross-chain bridges for funding and transferring assets. The platform offers instant payouts to winners at the end of each game, supporting a transparent and fast-paced experience. Musical Chairs does not require KYC for all users, offering fiat on-ramps and multiple ways to fund accounts. The game is positioned as a skill-to-earn experience within the broader web3 gaming ecosystem.