Run the round

How to play Hot Seat Lightning Deck

Step 1

Rapid hot-seat with skip tokens.

Step 2

Judge the seat result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the seat setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Game details

Scoring

Rapid hot-seat with skip tokens. No dating, money-shame, or gotcha private questions. Format: Hot seat.

Example: Rapid hot-seat with skip tokens.

Host tip

Host and safety notes

Letting hints or late answers change the seat result. Set the prompt and answer rule first.

Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group.

Best for

4-12 who want a 45-120 min round.

Energy

Energy level

Medium

Board PowerPoint Night

Category powerpoint-night

Best for 4-12 who want a 45-120 min round.

Players 4-12

Time 45-120 min

Gear Laptop or tablet, screen or shared display, timer, and score sheet

Space Living room, table, or meeting area with a viewable screen

Energy Medium

Setup Start from PowerPoint Night Board and tell the group the activity is Hot Seat Lightning Deck.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Where else this activity fits

Hot Seat Lightning Deck also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Quick 10-minute games

Group share

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We're playing Hot Seat Lightning Deck from Studboards. Rapid hot-seat with skip tokens. Fits: Players: 4-12 | Time: 45-120 min | Gear: Laptop or tablet, screen or shared display, timer, and score sheet Safety: Keep prompts appropriate, allow passes, avoid sensitive personal details, and control movement around the group. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/powerpoint-night/powerpoint-night-hot-seat-lightning-deck.html

Hot Seat Lightning Deck

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