Tumbling Tower Game Rules and Instructions

Usually you use wooden building blocks to create a tower but have you played a game wherein you are expected to do the opposite? The tumbling tower game expects you to do just the same. The game is such that the players take turns picking out one wooden block per turn trying to make sure that the tower does not collapse. The tower is generally made up of fifty four wooden blocks. You get both miniature and giant versions of the tumbling tower game. The game is such that all the blocks you can use need to be removed from an already formed tower and balanced on top of the same tower. Each level of the 18 level tower is made of three blocks and each subsequent level is placed perpendicular to the earlier level. A player is allowed to remove only one block at a time. This creates an unstable and almost teetering structure.

The size of the blocks that you use for the game does not make any difference to the game. While a smaller version can be played indoors, with a giant version, you can easily play the game outdoors. This game can be easily bought from a toy store or you can choose to order the game online. It can also be a lot of fun to learn how to build a version of the tumbling tower game as this allows you the freedom of customizing the set as you want to. In this article we tell you how to play the game.

How to Play Tumbling Tower

Once you have bought or made this game and have this awesome addition to your collection of outdoor games you can start with the fun. Just keep in mind these simple rules while playing the game.

• A player can use only one hand to remove a block of wood from the tower.
• The rules for the game specify that you cannot remove any blocks from the first three levels of the tower.
• While players are allowed to remove blocks from any of the levels other than the top three, you can add the blocks only on top of the first level.
• The stacking of the blocks on the top level can be vertical or horizontal depending on the player's preference.
• There is no time limit to the game but it ends when the tower falls.

These are the simple rules that need to be followed while playing the tumbling tower game. If wind is playing spoilsport with the game, then wait for it to die down before resuming your game. Also after every player plays his or her turn, it is important to wait for at least five seconds before the next turn can be played. This is to ensure that the tower does not topple over after a while. Today there are many variations of the game that are available in the market, including a version that is known as throw 'n go where the player throws a die to decide the color of block which has to be moved, a truth or dare version which is one of the popular party games for adults. The rules for the truth or dare version of the tumbling tower block game are listed below.

• As with the normal version, you can use only one hand to remove a block of wood from the tower.
• Each block has a truth question or a dare written under it. You can either choose a version of the game that identifies which is a truth block and which one a dare block by the color or choose to buy a version of the game that does not allow the player to choose between truth or dare.
• Once you have answered the question or finished the dare, you will need to place the block on the top of the tower and then the next player moves his or her turn.

Truth or dare tumbling tower game is a very popular party game for adults and is a sure-shot way of having a lot of fun at your get-together. If you choose to make the game to play it at home, there are very few instructions that you will need to follow. Decisions like what should the dimensions be will all depend on how big or small you want the tower to be. Both versions of the tumbling tower game have an 18 level tower with three blocks making up each level. The main thing that you need to keep in mind while measuring the timber to create the blocks is that every block should have a width that is one third the length of the block. This is very important or otherwise that stability of the tower will be compromised.

If you are comfortable with woodworking, then the construction of the blocks should not be an issue for you at all. Just decide on what size you want the blocks to be. Once you have decided on the dimensions, cut out one block. This should be your prototype. If you are satisfied with the dimensions of the block, then build the rest of them. After you have cut out all the blocks, remember to sand it properly so that there are no rough edges. If you want, you could also paint it or just apply varnish on it for a glossy effect. Most manufacturers suggest using pine or cedar wood for making the wooden blocks.

You can build your tumbling tower game with these specifications if you want to. Whatever your age, this is one game that is definitely an icebreaker and a fun game to play. Just follow the simple tumbling tower rules and instructions as you play the game.