Pick Up Sticks

Our Pick Up Sticks Yard Game Rental offers a simple, nostalgic activity that guests of all ages can enjoy. This classic yard game encourages focus, patience, and friendly competition, making it a great fit for relaxed outdoor events, family gatherings, school functions, and corporate picnics throughout Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia.

Easy to learn and quick to play, Pick Up Sticks works well as a casual standalone game or as part of a larger yard game area. Guests can join in at any time without long wait times, helping maintain steady engagement throughout your event. Its lightweight setup allows for flexible placement in lawns, patios, and open event spaces.

Pick Up Sticks is especially popular for mixed-age crowds and events looking to offer a variety of games that balance energy and simplicity. Whether used at a backyard party, community event, or company gathering, this yard game adds classic fun with minimal setup.

How to Play: Pick Up Sticks Rules

1. Setup
Hold all sticks in one hand vertically above a flat surface. Release them so they fall into a loose pile. The sticks should land randomly and overlap each other.

2. Objective
Players take turns removing sticks from the pile one at a time without moving any other sticks. The goal is to collect the most sticks by the end of the game.

3. Gameplay

• On your turn, carefully remove one stick from the pile.

• If any other stick moves while attempting to remove one, your turn ends immediately.

• Successfully removing a stick allows you to continue removing additional sticks until you make a mistake.

Scoring (Optional)

• For casual play, each stick can be worth one point.
• For traditional scoring, different colored sticks may have different point values.

4. Winning the Game
The game ends when all sticks have been removed. The player with the most points (or most sticks) wins.