Crate Freight - Stacking Game

This is a stacking challenge game where players race to build the tallest, most stable crate tower.

Components

• 30 Milk Crates (or as many as your heart desires)

• 12 Soda Crates (adds a challenge)

• Build Plate 

• A timer

Setup

You will need a build plate for each player playing. The build plate consists of a top, middle, & 2 sides. 

Thank you to firstgizmo for this 'Euro pallet / Europalette 1/10 scale' model. Check out the original model here...

https://www.printables.com/model/845194-euro-pallet-europalette-110-scale

• Each player gets an equal number of crates (10–15 works well).

• The build plate is where players will build their stack, all crates must be fully on the build plate.

Build the tallest free‑standing tower of crates before the timer runs out.

Game 1: Speed Round

• Set a timer for 60–90 seconds.

• Everyone stacks simultaneously.

• When time is up, hands off.

• The tallest, most stable tower wins.

Game 2: Turn‑Based Challenge

• Players take turns placing one crate at a time.

• If your tower collapses on your turn, you must remove two crates from your supply.

• First player to use up all their crates wins.

If you find yourself in need of a tie-breaker, try the table-tap test. If your crates fall, you lose.