River Crossing
A little boat, a few travelers and a river crossing puzzle to solve together. Decide who rides and who waits on the bank.
- Players
- 1
- Ages
- 6+
About this game
River Crossing turns the familiar boat-and-river logic problem into a 3D tabletop scene. The boat has limited seats, and each difficulty adds its own rules about who can stay together on a bank. A return trip can be just as useful as a trip forward. Try a move, inspect both banks, and use Undo to explore another plan.
How to play
- Choose a difficulty and read its boat capacity and riverbank rules.
- Select the travelers to board, then tap the boat or Cross. Bring the boat back when needed.
- Get every traveler to the opposite bank without breaking the rules. Undo or restart to try fewer crossings.
Questions parents ask
Is River Crossing a free online game for kids?
Yes. This river crossing puzzle is free in a phone, tablet or computer browser, with no download or sign-in needed to play. We suggest ages 6+ with help reading the rules.
Can we play this at a restaurant while waiting for food?
Yes. Share one phone and discuss who should ride next. There is no countdown for the river puzzle, so you can stop when the food arrives.
Is it a quiet waiting room game for parents and kids?
You can turn off the game's sound and music and work through the boat trips quietly. A parent can read the rules while the child chooses the passengers.
Can we play while waiting in line?
Try a few moves while the line is stationary and put the phone away before moving. There is no need to finish the puzzle in one sitting.
Can two people solve the river crossing puzzle together?
The puzzle has one set of controls. A parent and child can share the screen and take turns suggesting moves; no multiplayer room is required.