A young man from Minnesota is getting national recognition for a game he's created that was inspired by Jenga, with a Super Mario-esque twist. Or perhaps, a classic screensaver from the 90s twist.

Liam Clift graduated from Cretin-Derham "Joe Mauer" Hall last spring, and is quickly making a splash in the tabletop gaming world.

2024 Cretin-Derham Hall Graduated Nominated for Young Innovator of the Year TAGIE

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Credit: badplumbinggame.com, TAGIE Awards
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Bad Plumbing's biggest distinction from Jenga: the goal of the game is to have an actual winner, instead of just a loser when the puzzle inevitably falls apart.

Bad Plumbing Game via YouTube
What you have to work with (prototype video Bad Plumbing Game via YouTube)
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The goal of Bad Plumbing is to be the first player to use all of your pipe pieces to form a structure that doesn't fall over. If - in the process of building your pipe structure - it falls over, the game is NOT over for you; just restart your build.

Bad Plumbing Game via YouTube
Example of a winner (Bad Plumbing Game via YouTube)
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Bad Plumbing is a tabletop game for 2 to 6 players aged 6 years and up.

I can absolutely see this in bars and breweries for libation-infused fun, as well as at home for family game night.

Bad Plumbing is proudly Made in the USA using bio-plastics made from corn grown by farmers in Nebraska. You can sign up online to get on the waitlist to purchase the game, or - if you have your own 3D printer - can buy access to the 3D printer files.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE FOR LIAM CLIFT TO WIN THE YOUNG INNOVATOR OF THE YEAR TAGIE

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