Stack game
How do you play the stack game?
A block slides over the tower; tap, click or press Space to drop it. The part that hangs over the edge falls off, so the next block is smaller. Drop a block almost exactly on the one below for a perfect drop that keeps its size. A block that misses the tower ends the game.
How to play the stack game
- Press Play. A block slides over the tower, from one side to the other.
- Tap, click or press Space to drop it. The part that hangs over the edge falls off.
- The next block is as big as what is left, so each miss makes the tower narrower.
- Drop a block almost exactly on the one below for a perfect drop: it snaps into place and keeps its size.
- Three perfect drops in a row make the block grow back a little. A block that misses the tower ends the game.
Each block counts one point. The blocks slide a little faster as the tower grows.
Tips for a taller tower
- Watch the edge of the block below, not the moving block, and tap as the edges line up.
- Find a rhythm. The blocks slide at an even speed, so the right moment comes at an even beat.
- A narrow tower is hard but not lost: perfect drops in a row make it wider again.
- On a Chromebook, press Full screen, and use Space: a key is faster than a click.
Questions
What is a perfect drop?
A drop that lands almost exactly on the block below: off by no more than 3% of the width of the first block. The block snaps into place and keeps its size. Three perfect drops in a row make the block grow back a little.
Does the stack game get faster?
Yes, a little at each block, up to a top speed. The blocks slide at an even speed, so you can find a rhythm.
Is the stack game unblocked at school?
It is a normal web page on lifesim.com, with no download and no sign-up, so it opens on most school Chromebooks. We can't promise that every school filter allows it.
How do I share my score?
After a game, press Copy link, or Share on a phone. The link shows your friend your height to beat, with the same colors for their tower.
