Ferry the animals and cargo across the river — but never leave a hunter alone with its food!
The child ferries animals and cargo across a river without ever leaving a hunter alone with its food, planning the fewest safe crossings. It is pure constraint reasoning and planning, made playable. Best for Grades 2–5.
A free, no-signup, no-ads math game for Grades 2–5 — practising constraint-reasoning, logic-puzzle, planning, sequencing, deduction. Play in your browser on the KidsDoMath games hub or explore more Patterns & Logic games.
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What math does River Crossing practice? River Crossing practices Constraint Reasoning, Logic Puzzle, Planning, Coding & Sequencing. The child ferries animals and cargo across a river without ever leaving a hunter alone with its food, planning the fewest safe crossings.
What grade is River Crossing for? River Crossing is built for Grades 2–5 (ages 7–11). It sits in the Patterns & Logic strand, and it ramps across 8 levels so younger or older players find their own pace.
How do you play River Crossing? Ferry the animals and cargo across the river — but never leave a hunter alone with its food!
Is River Crossing free to play? Yes. River Crossing is free, with no ads and no sign-up, and it runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer.