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Leader of the Stack
Equiptment: Each stacker needs a set of cups
Description: The first person in each squad is designated as the "leader" and faces the rest of the squad. Instructor calls out a pattern to be stacked, and the stackers set up their cups accordingly. On the "Go" signal, all stackers up stack and down stack the pattern and stand up when they are finished. The fa ... more
Copy Cat Stacking
Equiptment: One set of Speed Stacks for each family member participating (solid colors or two/three colors), a shield (poster board, piece of cardboard or sheet of paper) for each pair.
Description: Partners sit cross-legged, back-to-back. We suggest that both stackers have either equal solid sets or equal numbers of two or three colors of Speed Stacks mixed together to make a set. One partner is designated the "Creator" and the other is named the "Copy Cat". With backs to their partners, the C ... more
Demolition at Stack City
Equiptment: A set of Speed Stacks (one or more per stacker). music.
Description: Divide the stackers into two equal teams. Have each team select a demotion crew and a construction crew within their team. Have the teams line up on their designated sides of the movement area. The Speeds Stacks inside the movement area represent buildings in a city. Start the music and have all the ... more
One hand stacker, left and right hand
Equiptment: 1 set of Speed stacks[12], StackMat
Description: Stack either one of the 3 patterns and sequences with the left or right hand. If a StackMat is available time your self! ... more
Speed Stack Olympics
Equiptment: Each stacker needs a set of cups (12), 2 or 3 cones, signs or cone sleeves for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place (Gold, Silver, & Bronze)
Description: Have students find a partner to start. If you have odd numbers, groups of 3 is fine for this event. All students should start in the middle section (Silver Medal). For a designated time, students will compete in different Speed Stack challenges. The small group of 2 or 3 will decide what that ch ... more
Bunco Stacking
Equiptment: Each stacker will need a set of cups. Tables with four Stack Mats each. Stack Mats are optional.
Description: Randomly assign a stacker to each table. If you do not have enough stackers to fill in each table, you can reduce the number of stackers per table. Assign a number rank (Table 1, 2, 3, and so on.) Each stacker will race against the stackers at their table. The teacher announces the pattern to be sta ... more
Sport Stacking Stations
Equiptment: 7 tables, blindfolds*, Battlestack, Stack Spots, StackMats*, sets of Super Stacks*, sets of Mini Speed Stacks*, 22 sets of standard size Speed Stacks *1 per person in the group
Description: 1. Partner Stacking - students pick a partner, 1 partner uses their right and while the other uses their left. Students work together to stack a 3-6-3. If they are successful, they may try the Cycle. 2. Blindfold Stacking - Students will set their cups in a 3-3-3 and then put on the blindfold. Th ... more
Stacker City
Equiptment: 1 scooter, 1 rubber ring and 1 set of cups for each student
Description: Ask the class to name as many different types of buildings found in a city as they can, then ask them ways to get around a city. When someone says "drive", demonstrate with a scooter and rubber ring how to "drive" around Stacker City. Explain that they are to drive to as many buildings as they can a ... more
Winner Advances
Equiptment: Cups(12 for each participant), Floor tape, Cones(6)
Description: The first person in each group goes first. On the teacher's signal, they must run out to the cups and build two 3-2-1 pyramids. They must then run back to their line and touch the sideline with their foot. They will then run back to the cups and unstack them. The first to get back to the sideline is ... more
Around the world tag
Equiptment: table (round is preferable ) and speed stacks
Description: on go the students go around the circle either upstacking or downstacking the cups they come to (must fix fumbles) if the person behind you completes their stack before you do you are out (we have a stack in between to begin with so it takes a bit for someone to catch up) as students are eliminated ... more
Math Facts with Battlestacks
Equiptment: 1 battlestacks, 2 sets of mini cups, a set of either addition or subtraction flash cards
Description: Each team stands behind their side of the battlestacks. The instructor shows the first stacker on each team one flash card. The stackers must place the correct number of cups on the battlestacks. The stackers then ask the instructor if they are correct and the first one with the correct answer kn ... more