Valentine's Day Party Game

 

Stack My Heart Challenge

This is a fun STEM challenge that is perfect for a Valentine's Day Party.  All you need are small cups and poster board.  It's perfect for the older kids who are hard to find ways to keep entertained at class parties.

In this fast-paced STEM challenge, teams use the supplies provided to try to build the structure shown on the challenge card. The teams must work quickly, and every student on the team must contribute to the build.  With multiple challenges to tackle, the team that correctly builds the most structures first wins the game! 


What You’ll Need for This Game

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  • Mini red cups- Each team needs 21
  • Cardboard strips - You will have to order poster board and cut your own strips. Its good to have a variety of strips for the kids to choose from so they can figure out the best size.  Below is what we found works best but feel free to add in a few extra sizes if you want.  
    • 1 strip about 12.5 inches
    • 1 strip about 11.5 inches
    • 1 strip about 9 inches
    • 1 strip about 6 inches
    • 3 strips about 3.5 inches 
    • 2 strips about 4 inches 
  • Challenge Card - Download for free by clicking the image below. 

 

Game Prep

Each team will need 21 cups and 8-10 strips of different-sized cardboard strips.  Set one of the challenge cards (see above) on the desk next to the supplies so the kids can see what they are building each round. 

See instructions below (Click here to print the instructions)



Ready to Play?

Watch the video tutorial below.

 

 

Looking for ideas beyond this game? Click here to see other Valentine's Day party favorites we rounded up for your next class celebration. 

Looking for an easier party solution that doesn't require planning all the games and gathering all the supplies?  Check out our Valentine's Day Party Boxes that come with all the supplies and games already planned out.