DIY Projects & Crafts Birthday Party Crafts DIY Ombre Tumbling Tower Game Project It's fun to play (and make) with the whole family! Build a tower of wooden blocks, each one painted for a pop of color. By Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter Website An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing. Editorial Guidelines Updated on February 1, 2018 Share Tweet Pin Email Build a timber tower with four blocks per layer placed crosswise, resulting in 48 blocks for 16 layers. To play the game, take turns removing a block from the bottom or middle of the tower using only one hand. The winner is the last one to remove a block without the tower crashing down! It's a great way to encourage healthy competition in kids and teach them how to win and lose gracefully. What You'll Need Materials Wooden blocks (Pictured: CoolToys Timber Tower Wood Block Stacking Game, 48 pieces) Craft paint Foam brush Paint palette Instructions With a foam brush, lightly coat the short side of each wooden block in a color; choosing a different paint color per three blocks. Let dry completely. Assemble wooden blocks in a stacked tower, three to a layer, from darkest to lightest in color. Updated by Martha Stewart Editors Martha Stewart Editors Facebook Instagram Twitter An article attributed to "Martha Stewart Editors" indicates when several writers and editors have contributed to an article over the years. These collaborations allow us to provide you with the most accurate, up-to-date, and comprehensive information available.The Martha Stewart team aims to teach and inspire readers daily with tested-until-perfected recipes, creative DIY projects, and elevated home and entertaining ideas. They are experts in their fields who research, create, and test the best ways to help readers design the life they want. The joy is in the doing.