Giant Jenga

Build a tower out of identical wooden blocks & then deconstruct it piece by piece......carefully!

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Cut up some 2 by 3 timber into matching blocks and sand them down. Build a tower of the blocks, each storey being 3 blocks wide with a gap between each block.

  • Step 2.

    Once built to its full height, players take turns to remove one block using only one hand and place it on top of the tower.

  • Step 3.

    As the tower climbs higher, it will become less stable until it is virtually impossible to take out more blocks. Eventually, someone will cause it to collapse and be eliminated.

  • Step 4.

    It's not a great idea to remove the bottom block George :-)

  • The Winner

    If you have time and patience, repeat the process until everyone but one player is eliminated. Otherwise, just enjoy the fun of watching the fails.

The Details

  • Location: Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: No
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 5-15 minutes, 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £0-£1, £2-£5, £6-£10
  • Occasion: Family Party, Children's Party
  • Essential Equipment - Other: Bought or home made Jenga blocks
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy