Run the round

How to play Stairwell Dash

Step 1

One up-and-down stair loop each. Best time wins.

Step 2

Judge the stairwell result against the scoring rule before anyone resets.

Step 3

Reset the stairwell setup, rotate evenly, and stop at the agreed finish condition.

Guide details

Run it cleanly

Scoring

How the result works

One up-and-down stair loop each. Best time wins. Second run requires touching every landing marker. Format: Time trial.

Example: One up-and-down stair loop each. Best time wins.

Host tip

Keep it clean

Rewarding speed over form or comparing unlike modifications. Keep the posted standard visible.

Safety: Warm up, allow modifications and opt-outs, stop on pain or dizziness, and keep medical advice outside the activity.

Best for

Who it fits

2+ who want a 10-25 min round.

Energy

Pace

High

Board Fitness Gauntlet

Category Fitness Gauntlet

Best for 2+ who want a 10-25 min round.

Players 2+

Time 10-25 min

Gear Timer, cones or station markers, and activity-specific equipment

Space Safe workout area with separated stations

Energy High

Setup Start from Fitness Gauntlet Board and tell the group the activity is Stairwell Dash.

Twist it

Variations to try

Quick mode: play one short timer round, record the result, then decide rematch or switch.
Team mode: split into two teams and rotate turns so mixed skill stays playable.

Moment fit

Use it in these hubs

Stairwell Dash also fits these setup-first pages when the group starts from the situation instead of the board.

Office break games

Group share

Send the setup

We're playing Stairwell Dash from Studboards. One up-and-down stair loop each. Best time wins. Fits: Players: 2+ | Time: 10-25 min | Gear: Timer, cones or station markers, and activity-specific equipment Safety: Warm up, allow modifications and opt-outs, stop on pain or dizziness, and keep medical advice outside the activity. View Idea: https://www.studboards.com/boards/fitness-gauntlet/fitness-gauntlet-stairwell-dash.html

Stairwell Dash

Quick start.