Tower of Power

How It Works

Standing in a circle, each participant holds one of the ropes connected to the metal crane in the center. Eight wooden blocks start upright on the floor and the group must use the crane to lift the blocks up and place them one on top of another to form a tower. The objective is to build the highest and most stable tower possible.

The task appears simple but each block is cut at a different angle and stability is harder to maintain as the tower grows taller. The group must plan effectively and coordinate their actions with excellent communication every step of the way. Failure to do so, and the feedback is immediate!

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Participants (min / optimal / max)	Time needed (activity only)
Standard: 6 / 12 / 24	20-25 mins
Large: 6 / 12 / 34	Same as Standard

Contents	Space needed
Standard: 8 blocks cut from solid beech wood, 24 long braided ropes, 1 stainless steel crane, 1 detailed instruction manual	24 sq. ft (2.3 sq. m)
Large: 8 blocks cut from solid beech wood, 34 long braided ropes, 1 stainless steel crane, 1 detailed instruction manual	Same as Standard