Timer controlled building and demolition game apparatus

A method for playing a timer controlled building/demolition game, comprising the steps of:

• layering a plurality of rectangular block elements layered to form a tower, the tower including one or more upper and lower layers with each adjacent layer stacked in an alternating direction to create frictional coupling between the layers;
• removing blocks from one or more lower layers to build up successive upper layers to increase the tower height during game play;
• supporting the layered tower of blocks on an assembly platform;
• resting a base on a surface supporting the assembly platform with an upsetting element at the base for dislodging the block elements with respect to the assembly platform;
• establishing a predetermined time period, using a timer element at the base in communication with the assembly platform;
• and
• driving contact between the assembly platform, using the timer element with the upsetting element to transform the block elements assembled on the platform at an expiration of the predetermined time period using the timer element.

A toy apparatus, comprising:

• a base resting on a surface;
• an assembly platform affixed to traverse between a first position and a second position at the base;
• a plurality of rectangular block elements layered to form a tower at the assembly platform, the tower including one or more upper and lower layers with each adjacent layer stacked in an alternating direction to create frictional coupling between the layers, the tower height increasing during game play by removing blocks from one or more lower layers to build up successive upper layers;
• an upsetting element at the base for dislodging the block elements with respect to the assembly platform;
• and
• a timer element at the base in communication with the assembly platform establishing a predetermined time period in which to play, and at the expiration of play time, shifting the assembly platform from a first position to a second position driving contact with the upsetting element dislodging the block elements from the platform.