Liquorice Structures
Teams race to build the tallest tower they can out of rolled liquorice, working out for themselves how to join it and how to keep it standing.
- Players
- 6–40
- Ages
- 7+
- Time
- 15 min
- Prep
- Some
- Equipment
- 2 items
What to bring
- Liquorice (1 per team, rolled liquorice works best)
- Toothpicks (a small pack per team)
- Tape measure (optional)
Before the session
- Check the group for allergies and dietary requirements
How to play
Divide into teams of six or fewer and give each team a packet of rolled liquorice. Set a time limit and challenge them to build the tallest free-standing structure they can. Working out how to join the pieces is half the game, so let them solve it rather than showing them. Measure each structure when time is up and the tallest wins. Have the teams brainstorm for a minute before they touch the liquorice, because the ones that plan build higher.
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