Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game (31 pcs) - Wire Balance Game, Family Game Night, Family Activities, Games for Kids Ages 8+

Why It's Fun for All Ages- Easy to Learn, Hard to Master: The concept is simple—add rods to the growing structure without causing it to tumble. Yet, the challenge grows with every turn, making it exciting for kids and adults alike.- Inclusive Gameplay: Whether you're playing with young children, teens, or adults, everyone can enjoy the thrill of steady hands and strategic placement. Even grandparents can join in on the fun!Different Ways to Play- Classic Mode: Follow the instructions and take turns adding rods to the structure. The player who causes the structure to fall loses the round!- Speed Round: Add a timer for each turn to amp up the intensity and laughter.- Team Play: Pair up players and strategize to keep the balance going. This variation is perfect for family gatherings or larger groups.- Creative Builds: Skip the competition and let everyone collaborate to build the tallest or most intricate structure possible. This mode is great for younger children or when you want a relaxed play session.- Challenge Mode: Introduce house rules like “only use your non-dominant hand” or “blindfold one player” to keep the game fresh and exciting.What Makes It Stand Out- Educational Fun: Suspend helps improve hand-eye coordination, focus, and problem-solving skills.- Durable Quality: The pieces are well-made, with a smooth finish that ensures safety for kids.- Compact and Portable: The game comes in a neat package, making it easy to store and take along for vacations or trips.

Kids age 7, 6, 4, 4, and 2, this is our favorite game. Each aged kids play it a different way or they make up games to play it together (it does come with instructions to play too). It builds creativity, concentration, dexterity, and balance. Light weight and small enough to bring camping or on trips!! Keeps my kids occupied for a long time!

Simple, beautiful, and fun. Somehow this game is both easy and difficult at the same time. Roll the die, grab your twisty wire and add to the ever expanding mobile. Just don't let it come crashing down. It's like areal Jenga with pieces that are easier to pick up. I regularly take this to gaming conventions for showy fun!

After playing lots of board games like Wingspan and Wavelength with the family I decided something less wordy and cerebral would be more appropriate. This game is about as accessible and engaging as you can get with such a simple ruleset. Everyone seems to take to it immeditately and smiles and screams are inevitable.There's something poetic in it if you look hard enough; a chance to play with balance in these volatile times where everyone feels increasingly on edge and catastrophe seems only milimeters away, a feeling of catharsis when the tangle of beams bend to carry weight you thought they couldn't have or else finally come crashing down with a metallic cacophony against the table. Sorry, that got a bit dark. The game's fun.

Great family fun.

Purchased this for an 8 yr old boy, and his 4 yr old cousin was very interested. It is interesting and very interesting to play. There are many ways to play and it is very challenging. Keeps kids busy and is pretty much unbreakable. Wires that you build and balance are very sturdy and not dangerous for correct age group. Great for adults as well, or mix your group. Would be fun adult party game on game night, or play it by yourself for a challenge. Worth the money and well liked by at least 3 different ages at the family gathering. Should be played at the table or hard surface area. Would purchase again for a gift.

Fun to play:My partner and I used to play this all the time at the pub we would frequent since they had it at the bar. When we moved to a new place, I missed playing it and so I bought this, I am super happy I did. It's a great quick game to break out when you have company over for sure.Value for money:It's a really fun game that is super simple to learn.

Oh my gosh, I think I found the perfect tool for combatting impulsive actions. As an in-home therapist, this is my go-to for children with ADHD. They love it. It's portable. I can bring this anywhere, and get results. The rules were a little confusing at first. One client and I managed to get all of the rods on the tree - it looked a little messy, but we were able to reflect on the progress. I highly recommend it.