How to Play The Queer Agenda Blocks

Quick answer

The Queer Agenda Blocks is a balance-and-skill game for 2+ players where you take turns stacking blocks while following silly, queer-themed prompts. The last player to successfully place a block without toppling the tower wins.

How to play – step by step

1. Set up the tower: Stack the blocks in alternating layers of three, each layer perpendicular to the one below. Use the included plastic tray to create a stable base if provided. A common mistake is stacking blocks too tightly, making removal harder later. Leave a tiny gap between blocks.
2. Decide who goes first: Each player draws a random block from the pile. The player with the most ridiculous block (group vote) goes first. Alternatively, the youngest player starts. Avoid arguing over the first turn – the game is about fun, not fairness. Use the group vote method to break ties.
3. Take your turn: On your turn, carefully remove one block from any layer below the top complete layer, then place it on top of the tower. Read the prompt on the block aloud (e.g., "Feel like an otter riding a unicorn farting gold through a double rainbow") and act it out or say it with flair before placing the block. A common mistake is rushing the prompt – the humor is part of the challenge. Also, never pull from the top layer; that's against the rules.
4. Continue until someone topples it: Play proceeds clockwise. If any block falls or the tower collapses on your turn, you're out. The last player to successfully place a block without causing a collapse wins. If the tower is unstable, you can still try to remove a block – but a light touch is key. Don't blame the blocks; it's part of the game.
5. Winning the game: The last player remaining after all others have knocked the tower over wins. If you prefer a cooperative twist, set a timer and see how high the group can build before the tower falls. For longer games, allow players who topple the tower to rejoin after a penalty (e.g., skip one round). This keeps everyone engaged.

What you get

• The Queer Agenda Blocks: The Queer Agenda Blocks includes a set of colorful blocks with queer-themed prompts and a stacking tower. The themed prompts add a layer of silly, inclusive fun that makes every round feel fresh and celebratory.