Spin Master Games, Suspend, A Balancing Family Game of Tricky Hangs & Steady Hands

he Melissa & Doug Suspend Family Game is an absolute winner for our family game nights. We've had a blast playing it, and it's one of those rare games that genuinely appeals to everyone, from our youngest family members to the adults.The premise is simple but the execution is surprisingly challenging. You start with a simple stand and then take turns adding the notched, rubber-tipped wire pieces. Each piece you add shifts the balance, creating a unique, abstract sculpture. The tension builds with every turn, and the final piece is always a heart-stopping moment. It requires a steady hand and a good eye for balance, making it a fantastic way to develop hand-eye coordination and problem-solving skills in a fun way.What I love most is the durability and quality of the game. The pieces are well-made and sturdy, designed to withstand plenty of family use. The setup is quick and easy, and the game itself is fast-paced, which keeps everyone engaged. We've found that it's just as much fun with two players as it is with a larger group.If you're looking for a game that's a fresh take on classic balancing games like Jenga, this is it. It’s a great, screen-free activity that brings everyone together for some lighthearted competition and a lot of laughs. It's a fantastic addition to our game collection.

Suspend is a great family game, suitable for a larger range of ages than most other games on the market. It’s sturdy, very travel-friendly, and while you can pick it up quickly (no pun intended), there are lots of ways to keep it interesting. It’s a great gift for that person that you don’t know what to get something for, too!

After playing lots of board games like Wingspan and Wavelength with the family I decided something less wordy and cerebral would be more appropriate. This game is about as accessible and engaging as you can get with such a simple ruleset. Everyone seems to take to it immeditately and smiles and screams are inevitable.There's something poetic in it if you look hard enough; a chance to play with balance in these volatile times where everyone feels increasingly on edge and catastrophe seems only milimeters away, a feeling of catharsis when the tangle of beams bend to carry weight you thought they couldn't have or else finally come crashing down with a metallic cacophony against the table. Sorry, that got a bit dark. The game's fun.

Kids age 7, 6, 4, 4, and 2, this is our favorite game. Each aged kids play it a different way or they make up games to play it together (it does come with instructions to play too). It builds creativity, concentration, dexterity, and balance. Light weight and small enough to bring camping or on trips!! Keeps my kids occupied for a long time!

This is a unique and somewhat challenging game when you follow the rules. I like the compactness of the game, easy for traveling. A fun family game to add to our collection. The only thing that would make it better is a more upright and stable base design because it slightly leans to one side making it easier for pieces to fall.

A lot of fun, for all ages. Easy set up. Don't need instructions. HelpsWith hand and eye coordination. Used game at rehabilitation after hospital stay, then went out and bought one from Amazon. Visitors love to play with when they come over.

Fun and challenging game for all ages.

Had the suspend game open for 15 minutes, and my 8 year old, unprompted, can't stop saying "epic, fun, this is the best game ever!" And all other positive words he can think of. We played a quick round with it and my 12 year old keeps exclaiming how fun it is. Right now the 8 year old is trying to see all the different combinations that can be made before the tower falls to the table and if he can use all of each colored piece, etc.I like how easy this game is. I think my 5 year old will be just as excited to play it as well. I love games that teach and can be used in many ways. This game teaches weight scales and what can tip them, in the most basic sense. When we played it as a game, I honestly didn't read the rules, but told my kids that you take tuns rolling and laying down the color. When the tower falls, you start over; so there are no winners or losers. They were fine with those rules and enjoyed just seeing where they could place the next piece. As an adult, I was highly interested too!