Head or Tails-Survivor

A fast-paced elimination game to demonstrate randomness, probability, and how players respond emotionally to chance-based outcomes.

Time: 5–10 minutes
Materials: 1 coin

SETUP

  • All players stand in an open space.
  • Assign a coin flipper (instructor or student).

How to Play

StepWhat to Do
1) Choose Your SideBefore each flip, players select Heads or Tails:
– Hands on head = Heads
– Hands on hips = Tails
2) FlipCoin flipper tosses and announces the result.
3) EliminateWrong guess: sit down (out).
Correct guess: stay standing.
4) RepeatContinue until only one player remains – the Survivor Champion.