Chairs, the Competitive Chair Stacking Game

In our manufacturing classroom we have been tasked with creation an original game. We had came up with a variety of ideas to choose from and used a scoring matrix to decide what we should have pursued.

In the end our choice came down to a few key requirements, which are:

• What is the game quality: Would this game be fun to play? Once or many times?
• Educational Value: Does this game teach or reinforce important information, knowledge or skills?

We had reprinted our final design a few times to get enough pieces to serve for two people. We only used in class materials such as personal computers and 3D PLA printers.

For this particular project we were only allowed to use what was available on hand in our classroom. We had to use the Autodesk programs to model out our wining design, then we could print it out using the 3D printer. We used PLA to print with so if we needed to alter our design we could do so without any financial repercussions.

During the first step we had to write down the multiple game ideas an sketch them out on a piece of paper. Once everyone was finished with their ideas that were complete with a set of instructions we moved onto the scoring segment.

In this step we gather all our teammate's ideas and placed them in the scoring matrix. The ideas were scored by innovation, aesthetics, educational value, durability, and the feasibility of production. Some of the idea's scores were close, but eventually "Chairs" won with an 11 point distance between the highest rated for other group members.

Our CAD specialist came up with all models and designs. He created 3 different styles of chair so that the playability of the game could be increased even by a small amount. The chairs are quite small and lightweight, there are nine chairs in a set so you would need 18 chairs to play against a friend at the same time or you can take turns with one set.

As you can see we had kept the original three designs to the chairs. All chairs are made using PLA and they are quite durable, but don't throw them too hard. Although the game pieces are sturdy all around, the legs aren't as strong as we had hoped. This was caused because of the orientation we printed them at, no matter what orientation we print them at at least one side will end up being weaker. So for our game we decided to keep the weak legs because you have less of a chance to break them during play then you would the actual seat. Also the game would still be playable even if your game seats are missing a few legs, which is pretty neat. Although maybe later we could find a fix for this issue we cant go outside class materials, also since were not actually releasing and selling the game to the publics it doesn't need to be perfect.

Chairs is a competitive stacking game that is designed to reinforce certain helpful skills for all ages. Since this game requires you to maneuver your hands very carefully and thoughtfully, the game does have some form of broad educational values as a stacking game. Stacking games teach and reinforce your...

• Perseverance
• Hand eye coordination
• 3d thinking
• Problem solving
• Improve manual dexterity ( the ability to use your hands in a skillful, coordinated way to grasp and manipulate objects)

But, how do you play? What are the rules? How do I win?

The objective of the game is too effectively use all your chairs within the given time limit that you or a friend can set. Your chair tower has to be able to stand on its own and you cannot move the tower after the time is over. After time is up you and your friend have to measure or just compare the heights of both towers, whoever has the highest tower is the official winner of the round. You should play best out of 3 round to win the game, you can add or subtract how many chairs you use to further the playability of the game for yourself and your opponent. There are few small and obvious rules but we feel they are necessary.

1. You cant sabotage you opponents in any way, (pushing them, the tower, or surface being played on).
2. You cant support you tower with your hands during the measure.
3. You cant continue to add chairs to the stack after time limit expires.