Pick Up Cups

Stack the plastic cups using only a balloon

How To Play

  • Step 1.

    Prepare a set of 5 to 10 matching plastic cups and 1 identical balloon per player. Place the cups on a table top.

  • Step 2.

    Players must use their balloons to stack all the cups in one single stack as quickly a possible. No hands are permitted, even to pick up a cup that has been knocked down. Players can arrange the cups however they wish before the time starts.

  • The Winner

    Either the players that stacks all the cups the quickest, or the player who stacks the most cups in the time allowed.

The Details

  • Location: Indoor (home), Outdoor (or hall)
  • Ages: 2-6 years, 7-11 years, 12-16 years, 18 years or older
  • Team: No
  • Physical: No
  • Average Duration: 16-30 minutes
  • Cost: £2-£5
  • Occasion: Family Party, Adult Party, Children's Party, Drinks Party
  • Essential Equipment: Ball or Balloon, Timer
  • Essential Equipment - Other: 5-10 matching plastic cups
  • Ease to Learn: Very Easy