Previously: The Gambler’s Game.
Unfortunately I have absolutely no idea from whence Musical Chairs Alone originates. I found it copied and pasted on a few random Wattpad pages, but alas, there’s no discussion of where it came from, who came up with it, or any other information about the game. I came up empty on Google, too, finding only the same basic set of directions over and over and over again (a true piece of creepypasta if ever I’ve seen one, albeit a somewhat poorly written one). I still find the ritual itself kind of interesting, though, so I’ve attempted to clean up the instructions a bit — here are the results.
I should probably note here that I’m also not totally clear on why you’d want to play this game. It’s high risk — if you invite something into your home and it doesn’t want to play, you’re probably going to have a difficult time getting rid of it — but with absolutely no reward. Maybe it’s for the thrill of it — that whole “tempting fate” thing we’ve talked about before.
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In any event, here — have at. Like The Gambler’s Game, it’s short and sweet. But as always… play at your own risk.
Players:
- One principal.
Requirements:
- A chair.
- A match.
- Something with which to play music.
- A recording of “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.”
- A quiet, dark room — empty if possible.
Instructions:
- Begin at midnight.
- Prepare the room: Draw the curtains. Make sure no light leaks into the room. Set up your music-playing device — whether it’s a CD player, a computer, a smartphone, an MP3 player with a speaker, or something else is up to you. Cue up “Tiptoe Through the Tulips.” Place the chair in the middle of the room. Turn the lights off.
- Hold the match in your hand, but do not light it.
- Play the music and begin the game. Walk around the chair six times.
- If the music stops: Sit down and light the match. Congratulations — you win.
- If the music keeps playing: You’ve invited something into your home… but it doesn’t want to play.
- If the chair falls over on its own: Leave the room. Do not look at the chair. Do not enter that room alone again — ever.
Additional Notes:
The instructions do not specify what to do in the event that the music continues playing. This is what makes the game so dangerous: It has too many unknown quantities. In the event that this outcome occurs, it is recommended that you terminate the game and performing a purification ritual; however, there is no guarantee that whatever you’ve invited in will leave, even if you perform such a ritual.
In Case You Need It:
The appropriate soundtrack may be found here.
Use with caution.
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oh jeez. this sounds so creepy. I am inbetween beliving in paranormal stuff and its just fake. However there is no way im trying this just to be safe.
She isn’t kidding. I did this and the chair fell over. I listened, but I thought it was a coincidence. So I went back into the room a few days later. I said these exact words:“Hey spirit guy, get your tiptoes over here!” Right after I said that, EVERY single one of the windows in my house shattered. I was so terrified that I left the house and didn’t come back for a few weeks. When I did, I went back in there, and nothing happened. This was definitely a very churning experience. DO NOT TRY THIS!
What happens if you play it in some abandoned building and not your home?
Does this mean that nobody can be alone in that room again, or that you (player) are the only person who has to be careful?
I have the feeling that no one is safe in that room
I’ve played the game and
The music didn’t stop!
An I used a lit candle
An I tip toe around the chair six times.
After I went around six times the music had ended then I blew out my candle and for awhile nothing happened right away but like has the song goes there was three knocks at the window and I have it recorded. i don’t know And can’t say for sure but I’ve read up on some of it. the three knocks means a sign of death and then on my evp I asked what was that an my evp said “that”not yet have anything happen since but this happened on 12/26/18 and today is 12/27/18 I will try to let you know if anything else happens. I would to like to know if there is more information on the game as well.
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Thank you,
if i do this on another building, is there any chance the spirit will follow me home when the music keeps playing?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJJgSRk0yK8
I did it and you can watch my video from the link above to see if it worked. I did play Tiptoe through the Tulips when I did it, but I had to cut up the audio in that part to prevent copyright strikes. I instead added some other regular background music. So you won’t be hearing it, but tiptoe through the tulips is the song i actually played.
Personally, I’ve tried it before. The music stopped, so I sat on my chair and burned the match within 6 seconds. So I wonder, if the music stops, how much time do I have to burn the match before the game somewhat ends?
Aw, gawd… It ruined my any liking of this song really. I was damn scared when I’ve read a few instructions to some of these eerie games and yesterday I was humming this in the shower. Now I don’t even know what crap to hum if I’m scared. Probably need to switch to Metallica.
I just noticed you have a different time zone (lol), It’s like 8pm where I am right now.
Could I draw a circle of salt around the chair before starting?
Think: if you did that and entered the circle, the barrier would break, meaning the entity can get inside with you.
Also, is there a time limit to lighting the match? Like, do I have to light it within ten seconds?
Can I carry a matchbook or lighter with me to light the match when I sit down? Also, could I use a lighter instead of a match?
I played this game, the chair fell over amd seemed to be pushed harshly into he wall, I ran for it.
That room gives me a horrible vibe whenever I walk past the closed door.
Me and my sister went into the room, it was freezing and there was a very sinister presence. The chair had been broken.
I wouldn’t recommend playing this, it’s very scary and now there’s something here in the house with us.
I hope your alright…
I highly recommend getting an exorcist to try removing it, getting a priest to bless the people that come to your house often, and having 1 or more person(s) come along with you, then make a large salt circle around the room.
If that doesn’t work… move into a new house.
Stay safe.
One stupid question, what if you used your own voice for singing the song? Is voice considered a music playing device?
Possibly, though it sounds highly unsafe. If the entity wants to play, it will stop the music. What could it do to stop your voice? Cut your vocal chords? Knock you out? Kill you? And are you really willing to find out?
How come we must use the song “tiptoe through the tulips” instead of any other song though?