One kit, two architects, a structural collapse that is basically guaranteed. It is a $ at home date that runs about 1-3 hrs, in three steps.

Updated October 2026

Gingerbread House Build

One kit, two architects, a structural collapse that is basically guaranteed.

Strike 1Buy one gingerbread house kit and split the pieces before either sees the box.
Strike 2Build competing wings of the same house and blame the icing when it slides.
Strike 3Display the finished disaster somewhere guests will absolutely ask about it.

Upgrade itAdd a candy budget round for extra decorations from a separate bag.

RaincheckGraham crackers and canned frosting build the exact same wobbly house.

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