Difficulty level tailoring

Beginners (6-7 years old):

  • No time limit per turn; children can take their time to think. 
  • Allow children to discuss with a partner to choose a placement together (encourages collaboration).

Advanced learners (8-9 years old):

  • Add a limited time per turn (e.g., 1 minute).
  • Introduce a turn rule: You may not place two figures in a row on the same level of the tower.

Experts (9–10 years old):

  • Strict time limit per turn (e.g., 30 seconds).
  • Add extra rules such as: A rule that you cannot correct your move if the tower tilts. The placement must be correct immediately.
  • Extra challenge: Introduce a points or penalty system:
  • Basic rule: Each successful placement = 1 point.
  • Risky placement: A move is considered risky when the figure is placed on top or at the edge of a leaning tower, clearly reducing stability.
  • Extra points:
  • +2 points if the tower remains standing for at least one full turn after a risky placement.
  • +3 points if the tower remains standing for two full turns after a risky placement.
  • Penalties:
  • 1 point if the tower falls during your turn.
  • 2 points if the tower falls because of a risky placement that does not hold.