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

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Age Range (Description) Kid,Teen,Adult
Number of Players 4
Brand Melissa & Doug
Theme Educational
Material Wood, Metal

About this item

  • Easy to play: Our activity game for families is easy to set up and play; this hand eye coordination game includes 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector
  • Exciting balancing game: The Melissa & doug suspend family game is a must have, award winning, and exciting balancing game for families; designed for 1 to 4 players, this game will have everyone hanging on the edge of their seats
  • Multiple developmental benefits: Our suspend family game helps children develop hand eye coordination, cognitive skills, and interpersonal skills; it’s an exceptional screen free play option
  • Great gift for ages 8 and up: The Suspend Family Game makes a great gift for kids ages 8 and up; Add the Melissa & Doug Classic Card Game Set for even more family game night fun. Fun to play with a group or even alone
  • The gold standard in childhood play: for more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that nbc news called “the gold standard in early childhood play.”

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Product Description

This award-winning “teetering, wobbling, shifting, tipping, unbalanced, balance game” is a must-have for family game night, Take turns hanging the notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces from the tabletop stand. With each added piece, the balance shifts and the sculpture transforms. But watch out! One wrong move could send it all crashing down, Suited for 1-4 players. Besides being an exciting game to play, Suspend helps promote important developmental skills. Retrieving and placing the wire pieces helps refine fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination, while the strategic thinking and logic involved in deciding where to place a piece helps brush up those problem-solving skills. Playing games also helps children make social-emotional connections and learn important concepts like taking turns, playing fair, and winning and losing gracefully. Our activity game for families is easy to set up and play. This hand-eye coordination game includes 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector. For more than 30 years, Melissa & Doug has created beautifully designed imagination- and creativity-sparking products that NBC News called “the gold standard in early childhood play.” Today, Melissa & Doug is proudly partnering with the American Academy of Pediatrics to foster early brain development and help children build important life skills through play.

From the Manufacturer

From classic wooden toys to crafts, pretend play, and games, Melissa & Doug products provide a launch pad to ignite imagination and a sense of wonder in all children so they can discover themselves, their passions, and their purpose.

Since the company’s founding more than 25 years ago, Melissa & Doug has consistently delivered innovative products that inspire open-ended thinking, encourage kids to see new possibilities, and offer Countless Ways to Play. It’s part of a bigger vision to Take Back Childhood. Because by giving children a true childhood with the space and freedom to explore their world, we give them a path to realizing their full potential!

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CHOKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.


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Countless Ways to Play

From classic wooden toys to realistic pretend play sets, Melissa & Doug products spark imagination and wonder through screen-free, open-ended play! We make well-crafted toys that are developed with care to be passed down from generation to generation or shared family to family. When kids pretend with Melissa & Doug, anything is possible!

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Great Family Game

This exciting balance game for 1 to 4 players is fun for the whole family or for solo play!

Set It Up

Includes 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector.

So Many Ways to Play

The game comes with several variations on the rules to try.

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With more than three decades of experience, we’re a brand you can trust. Our safe and durable toys inspire imaginative play and are designed to stand the test of time and be passed down through generations.

We use wood whenever we can because it’s renewable and durable. To ensure the world has healthy forests AND high-quality wooden toys, we’ve committed to planting 10 million trees by 2030.

100% Screen-Free No screens, no apps, just good wholesome toys for hours of kid-powered fun! Each one of our products is designed to engage children in the joy of imaginative, hands-on play.

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What's in the box

  • 24 game rods, wooden base, 4 frame rods, colored die, and wooden connector
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    4.7 out of 5 stars
    4.7 out of 5
    17,580 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the size, quality and ease of use of the game. For example, they mention it's portable, great for all ages, the pieces are made well and the instructions are easy to follow. They also like the technical accuracy, fun, and shipping. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.

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    2,441 customers mention2,335 positive106 negative

    Customers find the game fun to play, entertaining, and enjoyable. They say it's a great little game that brings plenty of entertainment to their kids. Customers also say it’s able to create memories and bonding with families of all ages. They mention it’ll teach strategy, color, and learning how to balance.

    "...It was very fun! We played with a group of people ranging from 22-76, so age doesn't seem to matter with this game...." Read more

    "This game is lots of fun for the whole family and easy to setup." Read more

    "...We made our own rules as we went. Fun game that creates interest for all ages of the family! Recommend" Read more

    "Yes, this simple game was so much fun as I played it with my 13 and 6 year old grandsons. We played game after game without it becoming tedious...." Read more

    774 customers mention610 positive164 negative

    Customers find the rules of the game simple and easy to learn. They also say the instructions are easy to follow and adapt to fit their family. Customers say the game is fun and challenging, with different difficulty levels.

    "This game is lots of fun for the whole family and easy to setup." Read more

    "I have 3 kids (4 yr old twins and 8 year old) this was so fun. Easy to play. They loved how it was wiggly and wobbly when the pieces were placed...." Read more

    "Love how challenging this game is! Such a great way for kids to expand their mind without being on a screen!" Read more

    "...He loved it. There are a few difficulty “levels” you can play at. Definitely recommend!" Read more

    490 customers mention386 positive104 negative

    Customers like the quality of the game. They mention that it's well-built, sturdy, and holds up to their kids. Some say that the quality control of the product was good. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.

    "...It was enjoyed by all. There are different variations to play to make it easier or more challenging depending on what you want...." Read more

    "...What more can you ask for as they all stay busy.Very well built, and will last a long time. We all love the quality.Thanks" Read more

    "...100% recommend.Ideal for camping, beach trips, or as a starter/wrap up to game night where you enjoy light game play but want to run off..." Read more

    "Fun game. Pieces are made well. Smells weird when opened." Read more

    433 customers mention433 positive0 negative

    Customers find the game great for all ages, and challenging for all. They say it's easy to play and perfect for adults and kids. Customers also mention that the game is a great way for kids to expand their mind without being on a screen.

    "This is the best game for all ages. We adults had fun with this! It’s not just for kids!..." Read more

    "...We made our own rules as we went. Fun game that creates interest for all ages of the family! Recommend" Read more

    "Love how challenging this game is! Such a great way for kids to expand their mind without being on a screen!" Read more

    "...I DO think it might be very challenging for younger kids, though I myself was a pre-STEM kid who probably would have enjoyed this right along with..." Read more

    252 customers mention252 positive0 negative

    Customers find the technical accuracy of the game to be great. They mention it teaches strategy, color, and learning how to balance. They also say it makes a great learning tool for kids, helping them quickly pick up the principles. Customers also say the game helps work on cognition, fine motor coordination, and visual perceptual skills. They say it enables them to think critically and is not age limited.

    "...for another family since it created so much enjoyment, memories & bonding." Read more

    "Play with friends and family! Lots of fun and laughter. It’s very strategic. Great for all ages (my kids are 13,12,10)" Read more

    "Pros: Easy to learn. Teaches strategy, color, and learning how to balance...." Read more

    "This is a fun game that all ages can play, it’s about strategy and balance...." Read more

    97 customers mention73 positive24 negative

    Customers like the shipping of the game. They say it is fast, well packaged, and secure. Some customers mention that some games are quick and some take some more time. Overall, most are satisfied with the shipping and quality of the product.

    "...HIGHLY recommend. No problem with packaging or quality, it came in perfect shape and record timing!" Read more

    "...It is relatively fast and quite challenging, but the trickiness of balancing the various rods gives even younger kids (5 or 6 and up probably) a..." Read more

    "...The pieces flex a little and have soft plastic covers on the end, seem safe enough. For the way we use 'em, we bought 2 games to have enough...." Read more

    "...All parts to the game arrived inside the box, only the packaging was damaged by the monitor sliding around in the box...." Read more

    80 customers mention74 positive6 negative

    Customers find the size of the game to be convenient. They mention that it is portable, easy to pack up into a small container, and is a great compact game to have in your camping gear for a rainy day. Customers also appreciate that it comes in a compact game holder that fits well into s small container.

    "...Very well made and easy to pack for a trip." Read more

    "...I like that it doesn't take much space and is easy to carry around...." Read more

    "...It’s a great compact game to have in your camping gear for a rainy day." Read more

    "...Its very sturdy and fits into the container well. I see this game helping with hand eye coordination, pincer grip, and being entertaining for years...." Read more

    134 customers mention88 positive46 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the game. Some mention that it's well worth the price, while others say that it was a waste of money.

    "...Even 80 year old grampa joined the fun. A great time at a really great price. I recommend this game highly...." Read more

    "...colors on the dice not matching the colors on the pieces, poor choice from the game makers...." Read more

    "...Very challenging. Recommended." Read more

    "...Overall, a great game with solid construction, for a steal of a price." Read more

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    My family loves this game. We bought it as a Christmas gift and then ended up buying a second for ourselves. Unfortunately it was mailed in a bag instead of a box and the actual game tube was cracked so the rod pieces keep slipping out. This is more of a critique of Amazon.
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