The objective is to construct the tallest freestanding tower using a single sheet of paper and cellophane tape.

• Each team will be supplied with one sheet of 22x28 cm ditto paper and one 50 cm long strip of 1.9 cm wide cellophane tape.


• Construction aids such as meter sticks, and scissors will also be provided.


• The sheet of paper may be cut into pieces and reassembled as desired. Parts may be rolled, folded or slit.


• Tape is used to fasten parts of the tower together. It may not be used to attach the tower to the floor or any other object.


• The tower will be constructed using only the paper and tape provided.


• Each team must complete the construction of its tower in ten minutes.


• A tower shall be freestanding if it remains self-supporting for more than 10 seconds.


• The height will be measured as often as possible during construction.


• The tallest tower wins.