Number of players: 2-4

The challenge: who is able to pick up the most sticks without touching or moving other sticks? A simple game, yet lots of fun. And so easy to make yourself!

WHAT YOU NEED

• Tapes in 5 different colors

41 sticks:

• Beginners: 25-cm bamboo sticks
• Intermediate: 15-cm bamboo sticks
• Advanced: tooth picks

HOW TO MAKE IT

1. Pick a size for the 41 sticks. The shorter the stick, the more challenging the game.

2. Use colored tape to create the sticks. Different colors indicate different point values:

• 1 stick with blue tape: 20 points
• 5 sticks with yellow tape: 10 points each
• 5 sticks with orange tape: 5 points each
• 15 sticks with green tape: 3 points each
• 15 sticks with red tape: 2 points each

HOW TO PLAY IT

Take the sticks in one hand that touches the table. Release it to create a jumble. The challenge is to take one stick after another, without moving or touching other sticks. You can take a stick by using your hand or by using a stick that you picked up already. On a fault, your turn ends. Players take turns until all sticks are picked up. The player with the highest score is the winner.