YOUR NEXT GROUP GAME

Penny Stack

Players build the tallest freestanding coin tower they can before time runs out.

Players
2–20
Ages
8+
Play time
5–15 min
Supplies
Coins
Where
Indoors
Energy
Low

READY IN 2 MINUTES

Get set up

Gather the required materials: Coins. Set them out before explaining the first round. Choose an indoor area where the group can participate without blocking walkways.

LET’S PLAY

Here’s how it works.

  1. Give everyone an equal pile of coins.
  2. Start a 60-second timer.
  3. Stack coins one at a time into one vertical tower.
  4. If the tower falls, restart immediately.
  5. Measure the tallest stable tower when time ends.

A few ground rules

Keep the agreed turn order, boundaries and timing consistent for everyone. Players may pass or use an accessibility adaptation without penalty.

Mix it up

Use the non-dominant hand or require a target height.

Make it a great round

Coins are small objects; keep away from children likely to put them in their mouths.

Keep everyone comfortable

Use clean, stable, age-appropriate materials and remove anything sharp, breakable or unsuitable for the youngest player.