Tricky Forest

Bring strategy, balance and colourful learning into playtime with Tricky Forest - :dynamic game that blends fine motor development with logic, patterning and critical thinking. Ideal for early years settings, therapy sessions or home learning, this multi-purpose game challenges children to build and balance trees using mini-pegs and matching colours.

The gameplay is both engaging and educational: players take turns placing mini-pegs on the trees, ensuring each peg shares at least one colour with the previous peg. If no matching peg is available, the player draws from the stack and passes their turn. The first to use all their pegs is the winner. With a variety of gameplay options, Tricky Forest is also a valuable tool for teaching sequencing, counting, and collaborative problem-solving.

Its hands-on design promotes careful placement and observation, helping children build a foundation for skills like handwriting, pattern recognition, and emotional regulation through patient, focused play.

Educational Benefits:

• Strengthens fine motor skills and grip required for writing and drawing
• Supports colour recognition and sequencing through matching tasks
• Develops balance awareness with precise peg and piece placement
• Encourages logical thinking, decision-making and turn-taking

Classroom & Play Activity Ideas:

• Use in small group sessions to explore patterns and counting in a playful way
• Create challenges to build the tallest tree using all pegs without losing balance
• Pair with colour or number recognition games for cross-curricular learning
• Set up as a calming activity station to develop patience and focus

Product Details:

• Includes: Game base, trees, mini-pegs and joints for play
• Dimensions: 37 x 18 x 8cm
• Suitable for use in preschools, schools, therapy sessions, and home environments
• Multiple play styles encourage flexibility, creativity and inclusive learning