Pick Up Sticks: A Classic Family Game! The game of Pick Up Sticks has been around for hundreds of years for a good reason. It's plain fun! Can you remove a stick from the pile without moving any of the others? Be careful . . . you'll need steady hands to win the game. A great game for family game night. Wooden sticks come in a convenient wooden storage box. Storage Box: 1" x 10" x 2". Ages 7 and up. Warning: Choking Hazard - Small parts. Not for children under 3 years. How to Play Pick Up Sticks: Pour out the sticks in a loose bunch on a playing surface, jumbling into a random pile. Each player takes a turn and tries to remove a stick from the pile without disturbing any of the others.