Gourd Stack

• Arcade Alley
• Tap, click, Space or Down
• Arcade
• Quick play
• 1 player

Stack lumpy gourds as high as they'll go without a wobble.

A harvest stacking game on a hay bale in an autumn field. A lumpy gourd swings back and forth above your stack; drop it so it lands on the gourd below. Land it right in the middle for a perfect stack and a bonus point, but drop it past the edge and it tips off. The swing gets a little quicker with every gourd, so find your timing and see how high it goes.

How to play

1. Tap anywhere, click, or press Space or the Down arrow to drop the swinging gourd. Every way drops it the moment you press.
2. A gourd stays when its middle lands over the gourd below. Drop it past the edge and it tips off, which ends the stack.
3. Land within a hair of the middle for a perfect stack: two points instead of one.
4. The swing speeds up as the stack grows. Your best score is saved in this browser.

Every way to play is equal here: touch, mouse and keyboard all move at the same top speed, so scores are fair whichever device you use.

Tips

• Watch where the swing turns around: drops near the middle of the swing are the easiest to time.
• Drop when the gourd is right over the stack, not when it's about to be. It falls straight down.
• A perfect stack lines up exactly, so the next landing has the most room.
• As the swing speeds up, wait for the gourd to pass over the stack once, then drop on the way back.

Questions

Is it free?

Yes. It's free to play in your browser, with no download and no sign-up. Coins you earn are for fun and can never be bought.

When can I play it?

Gourd Stack is a harvest game. It's here all through November and comes back every year, with your best score kept.

Can I play on a phone or tablet?

Yes. It's built for touch first and plays the same on a phone, a tablet, a Chromebook or a computer.

Achievements

Earn coins for each one. Coins buy hats, outfits and more for your character.

• First stackBronzeFinish your first stack.10
• Knee highBronzeStack 10 gourds in one go.10
• Steady handsBronzeMake 5 perfect stacks in one go.10
• Harvest helperSilverPlay 10 stacks.25
• Taller than the fenceSilverStack 25 gourds in one go.25
• Barn highGoldScore 60 points in one stack.60
• Gourd towerDiamondScore 100 points in one stack.Title: Gourd Tower150