Stacks On Stacks - Drinking Game Rules & How to Play

Stacks On Stacks is a drinking game in the Two Player category for 2 players that takes about 10-20 min with a medium difficulty level.

Build cup tower together - knocker drinks

Equipment Needed

• Solo cups
• Drinks

Setup

Plenty of cups. Flat stable surface. Drinks ready.

How to Play Stacks On Stacks

1. Start with one cup base
2. Alternate placing cups on the tower
3. Must place with one hand
4. Knock the tower down = drink
5. Drink = number of cups that were stacked
6. Rebuild and continue
7. First to cause 3 falls loses
8. Loser finishes their drink

Tips & Strategies

Light touch. Place cups slowly and deliberately. Watch for balance.

Variations

Speed Stacks: 5 seconds per cup. Weighted: Fill some cups with water.

Frequently Asked Questions

What if it falls while not being touched?

Last person to successfully place is safe. Other person rebuilds and restarts.

Can we use different cup sizes?

Stick to same size for fairness.

Players: 2-2 | Duration: 10-20 min | Difficulty: medium

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