Hot potato is a
party game that involves players gathering in a
circle and tossing a small object such as a
beanbag or
tennis ball to each other while music plays. The player who is holding the "hot potato" when the music stops is out. Play continues until only one player is left. The game is designed to be fast-paced and high-pressure and is often played by
children. The game can also be played without music where there is a designated leader who shouts out "hot!" and the player holding the object is eliminated.