The floor is lava (also known as
hot lava)[
citation needed] is a game in which players pretend that the floor or ground is made of
lava (or any other lethal substance, such as
acid or
quicksand), and thus must avoid touching the ground, as touching the ground would "kill" the player who did so.
[1] The players stay off the floor by standing on
furniture or the room's
architecture.
[1] The players generally may not remain still, and are required to move from one piece of furniture to the next. The game can be played with a group or alone for self amusement. There may even be a goal, to which the players must race. The game may also be played outdoors in playgrounds or similar areas. Players can also set up obstacles such as nice padded chairs to make the game more challenging. This is a variation of an
obstacle course.