- Participants: A group of people, with one person designated as being in the "hot seat."
- Hot Seat: This person sits in a chair facing the group, known as the "hot seat."
- You may only describe the word(s) with other words.
- You may not use gestures or body language (so no pointing).
- You may not use synonyms.
- You may not spell the word(s) or use any reference to the alphabet or numbers.
- You may not say parts of the word(s).
- You have to speak in English at all times!