“Pisa Tower” is a dexterity game where players take turns placing figures on a wobbly tower. The tower tilts more and more, and the goal is to keep all figures from falling. The students need to develop strategies, anticipate the consequences of their choices, and find (creative) solutions if the tower starts leaning.The first player to make a figure fall loses the game!
Skill focus
Primary Skill Focus
- Problem-solving
Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus
- Creativity
- Flexibility
- Resilience
| Age group | Student number | Duration |
| 6 -10 years old | 2-6 children | 15-20 minutes |
How to play – brief game rules
Preparation:
- Each player chooses a colour and takes their set of building blocks (usually 3 per player).
- Place the Pisa Tower base in the centre of the table.
- Decide who goes first.
Gameplay:
- Players take turns rolling the die. The dice determines which level of the tower you must place your block or figure on.
- On your turn, you carefully place one of your blocks on the leaning tower.
- The goal is to place the blocks without making the tower collapse.
- Some editions include special rules, like moving previous blocks or using tools to stabilize the tower.
- Players must strategize, balance, and sometimes negotiate who places next.
Winning the Game:
- The game continues until the tower collapses.
- The player who placed the last block before the collapse loses.
- In some versions, the player with the most successfully placed blocks wins.