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Cup Castle Challenge

Build a castle that survives the dragon breeze.

Best moment: Before dinner
⏱ 10 minSetup: lowEnergy: mediumNoise: quietMess: noneAdult: start-themPlayers: solo, siblingsindoor🥤 Cups
Safety first

Responsible adult supervision is required. Check materials and space, and stop if the child becomes uncomfortable. See our full safety policy.

How to play
You’ll need
  • Paper or plastic cups
  1. 1Stack six cups into any stable tower.
  2. 2Choose base.
  3. 3stack cups.
  4. 4add entrance.
  5. 5test with a gentle fan from hands.
  6. 6rebuild.
Make it easier
Use three cups.
Level it up
Set a cup limit and include two towers plus a bridge.
Safety note
Use lightweight unbreakable cups; do not throw them.
Don’t have it?

Swap ideas: Use blocks, small boxes or plastic containers.

No materials at all? Stack imaginary shapes using hand positions.

Finish the play

Cleanup cue: Nest the cups and put them away.

About 2 min to tidy up.

👧🧒 Sibling variation

Build one shared castle with assigned sections.

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