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Problem-solving

Spaghetti Bridge

Teams build a bridge of dry spaghetti between two cups that holds as many coins as possible.

Time
30 min
Group
8–40 people
Format
In-office
Energy
Lively
Budget
Low
Materials
Dry spaghetti, tape, two cups per team, coins

How to run it

  1. 1
    Give each team a pack of spaghetti, tape and two cups set 30 cm apart.
  2. 2
    Build for 15 minutes.
  3. 3
    Load coins one at a time at the centre.
  4. 4
    The bridge holding the most coins wins.

Variations

  • Limit the tape to one metre.
  • Score by coins divided by spaghetti used.

Host tips

Put down paper to catch the crumbs.
Let teams test before the official load.