Build lifts.
From magic carpet to gondola: choose the right lifts and connect your valley to new heights.
First Chair · The ski resort simulation
First Chair – Your mountain.
Your ski resort.
Plan lifts and slopes, build a mountain village and look after your guests. In First Chair, your first valley station grows into a complete ski resort.
Actual gameplay from First ChairExplore your mountain
The official trailer
Your ski resort in motion.
See how your first lift becomes a ski resort of your own.
From valley to summit
Build your ski resort, step by step.
Where should the next lift go? Which slope connects your stations? You decide how to develop your mountain.
Connect slopes.
Plan runs of varying difficulty and open up new routes through the mountain landscape.
Create a mountain village.
Build accommodation and guest services. Turn your base station into a place your guests want to stay.
From a plan to your favourite place
Your mountain takes shape.
Connect
One lift. New possibilities.
Place your first station and open up your mountain. Connect your slopes with the right lifts, from conveyor belts to gondolas.
Build
A base station becomes a mountain village.
Accommodation, paths and services make your resort a place to stay. You decide how your village grows and where your guests arrive.
Manage
Building is just the beginning.
Plan prices and investments, manage snowmaking and grooming, and keep an eye on guest satisfaction.
A look at the game
This is First Chair.
Discover lifts, mountain villages and little details along the way. Tap an image to see the full view.
Your own ski resort
Your mountain map becomes the foundation for lifts, slopes and new ideas.
From magic carpet to gondola
The right lift for every connection on the mountain.
Plan routes and stations
Choose the route and connect your stations.
Expand your mountain village
Accommodation, paths and guest services.
Prices, costs and guest satisfaction
Keep track of your business and your guests' needs.
Mountain wildlife
Chamois, ibex and eagles are part of the alpine landscape.
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Easy to get started
Your first lift is just the start.
The tutorial guides your first steps. In free building mode, design your resort on a mountain map of your choice. Your progress is saved locally on your device.
App information
First Chair – Your Ski Resort at a glance
Build and run your own ski resort in an alpine 3D world with lifts, slopes and mountain villages.
- App
- First Chair – Your Ski Resort
- Category
- Management simulation
- Linked platforms
- iPhone & iPad, Android
- Publisher
- market port GmbH
- Privacy
- Privacy policy
Before your first lift
Questions before your first lift?
Do I need an internet connection?
First Chair is a single-player game you can play offline. Downloads and updates require a connection to the relevant store.
How do I get started?
The tutorial introduces the controls. Then use free building mode to create lifts, slopes and a mountain village your way.
Where is my progress saved?
Your progress is saved locally on your device. Back up your device data before removing the app or switching devices.
Which languages are supported?
You can play First Chair in German and English.
First Chair · Your Ski Resort
Your mountain is waiting.
Choose the store for your device and start your own ski resort.
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