Game Overview

Spaghetti and Marshmallow Tower is a fun and educational team game where players use uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows to build the tallest tower possible. This game promotes creativity, teamwork, and engineering skills. The team with the tallest and most stable tower at the end of the allotted time wins.

Number of Players

• Players: 4 to unlimited
• Minimum Age: 10 years old

Game Duration

• Typical Playtime: 20-30 minutes

Required Items

• Uncooked spaghetti
• Marshmallows (large and small)
• Measuring tape or ruler
• Timer or stopwatch

Average Cost Per Player

• Minimal cost (primarily for spaghetti and marshmallows)

Game Rules

Setting Up

1. Prepare the Materials:
   • Gather enough uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows for all teams. Distribute them equally.
   • Ensure each team has access to a measuring tape or ruler.
2. Organize Teams:
   • Divide players into teams of at least four members each.
3. Set Up the Playing Area:
   • Provide each team with a flat surface to build their tower.

Playing the Game

1. Building Phase:
   • Teams have a set amount of time (e.g., 20 minutes) to construct their towers using only the provided spaghetti and marshmallows.
   • Encourage teams to plan their structures before building to maximize height and stability.
2. Rules for Construction:
   • Teams can only use the provided materials: uncooked spaghetti and marshmallows.
   • No other materials (glue, tape, etc.) are allowed.
   • Teams must build their towers independently without interfering with other teams.
3. Measuring the Towers:
   • Once the building time is up, measure the height of each tower from the base to the highest point.
   • Ensure that the towers are freestanding and stable during measurement.

Scoring and Winning

• The team with the tallest freestanding tower at the end of the building phase wins.
• If two towers are of equal height, the more stable tower wins.

Variations

• Time Challenge:
  • Reduce the building time to increase the difficulty.
• Material Limit:
  • Limit the number of spaghetti strands or marshmallows each team can use.

Safety Precautions

• Ensure players handle the uncooked spaghetti carefully to avoid splinters or minor cuts.
• Supervise the game to ensure fair play and prevent any potential safety hazards.