Age Range: 6+

Game Description:

Twister is a lively and interactive game that promotes physical activity, balance, and coordination. Players spin to determine their next move, stretching and twisting to keep hands and feet on the mat's colorful circles without toppling over. This classic game encourages flexibility, motor planning, and body awareness while sparking laughter and friendly competition, making it a fantastic choice for group play with family and friends.

Twister Board Game

19.00

Key Learning Skills

Gross Motor Skills: The game involves balance, coordination, and core stability as players place hands and feet on different colored circles.

Supporting Learning Skills

Cognitive Skills: Players must follow directions and process left/right body positioning, which supports spatial awareness and listening skills.

Emotional Regulation: Players often manage laughter, frustration, or mild embarrassment as they maneuver in tricky positions.

Social Skills: Twister encourages turn-taking, cooperation, and communication, as players work together in a social setting.

Helpful Tip

Encourage younger children to play Twister with fewer players or on a smaller mat to build their confidence. Gradually increase the difficulty by adding more players or introducing fun variations, like closing their eyes, to enhance their balance and coordination further.

Explore Subcategories

Cognitive Skills:

  • Attention & Focus
  • Executive Functioning
  • Problem Solving
  • Visual Perception

Emotional Regulation:

  • Managing Emotions

Fine Motor Skills:

  • Hand-Eye Coordination

Gross Motor Skills:

  • Balance & Core Stability
  • Bilateral Coordination
  • Body Awareness
  • Crossing the Midline
  • Movement & Agility
  • Spatial Awareness

Social Skills:

  • Confidence Building
  • Flexible Thinking
  • Social Communication
  • Social Interaction
  • Turn Taking & Waiting