Jenga Competition

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Stack Smart, Stay Steady #

This team-based version of Jenga challenges players to carefully build the tallest tower they can before it topples. Using standard Jenga rules, teams take turns placing blocks with the goal of achieving the highest block count when time runs out, or deciding to stop.

How to Play #

Each team gathers around a Jenga tower and takes turns removing one block at a time and placing it on top. Teams follow traditional Jenga rules: only one hand may be used at a time, and a block must be fully placed before the next move.

If a team’s tower falls, they’re out and must report how many total blocks they placed. If time runs out first, the number of stacked blocks is counted. Teams can also choose to stop early if they feel the tower is unstable.

The team with the highest number of blocks stacked before collapsing or stopping wins.

Rules #

Team Size: 3–5 players per team.

Standard Play: Follow normal Jenga rules — remove one block at a time and place it on top.

One-Hand Rule: Only one hand may be used to move blocks.

Collapse = Locked Score: If the tower falls, the team is out and their score is the number of blocks successfully placed.

Voluntary Stop: Teams can choose to stop at any time and lock in their score.

Counting Blocks: Only blocks successfully placed on top count toward the final score.

Winning: The team with the most blocks placed on a standing tower at the end wins.

Materials #

Materials Required

Setup #

Setup Instructions:

  1. Distribute Jenga Sets: Provide each team a Jenga set and stable playing surface.

  2. Review the Rules: Explain how to play, how blocks are counted, and what happens if the tower falls.

  3. Start the Timer: Begin the round and let teams start building.

  4. Track Block Counts: Monitor progress and record the final number of stacked blocks for each team.

  5. Declare Winner: The team with the most blocks placed before collapse or time expiration wins.