Tabletop Puzzles
Three tabletop logic puzzles to think through on your own or talk through with your child.
- Players
- 1
- Ages
- 6+
About this game
We put three familiar logic challenges on a small 3D tabletop: carry everyone across a river, share a lantern on a night bridge, or measure water with jugs. Each puzzle asks you to plan a move and see what changes. Choose a difficulty that leaves room to experiment; a grown-up can ask questions while the child controls the next move.
How to play
- Pick a puzzle and one of three difficulty levels.
- Select who crosses, then tap the boat or lantern; tap two jugs to pour water.
- Get everyone across or measure the target amount of water in the fewest moves or minutes.
Questions parents ask
Is this a game to play while waiting in line or at a restaurant?
You can try a puzzle together while seated and waiting for food. There is no need to finish before the food arrives. In a moving line, put the phone away when you need to watch where you are going; choose River Crossing or Water Pouring if you want to think without a time constraint.
What ages are Tabletop Puzzles for?
We suggest ages 6 and up. Start with the easiest difficulty and help read the rules. The harder puzzles can also give older children and adults something to work through.
Can a parent and child play together on one phone?
Yes. It is a single-player puzzle, but you can share one screen: one person suggests a move and the other taps it. There is no separate multiplayer room to set up for this.
Can this be a short screen-time activity for kids?
It can be a shared problem to discuss instead of just watching a screen. Agree on one puzzle or a stopping point together. It still uses a screen, and we do not claim it replaces off-screen play or improves learning outcomes.
Is it free to play?
Yes. These AppAI games are free to play in your browser.
Do I need to install an app or sign in?
No download or sign-in is needed for the play modes described on this page. Open the game in your browser on a phone, tablet or computer.