Move the whole stack of disks to the trophy peg — but a bigger disk can never sit on a smaller one!
The child moves a stack of graduated disks to the trophy peg, never placing a bigger disk on a smaller one, planning ahead to free the biggest disk. The recursive planning is the reasoning it teaches. Best for Grades 3–6.
A free, no-signup, no-ads math game for Grades 3–6 — practising recursion, planning, sequencing, logic, problem-solving. Play in your browser on the KidsDoMath games hub or explore more Patterns & Logic games.
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What math does Tower of Hanoi practice? Tower of Hanoi practices Recursion, Planning, Coding & Sequencing, Logic. The child moves a stack of graduated disks to the trophy peg, never placing a bigger disk on a smaller one, planning ahead to free the biggest disk.
What grade is Tower of Hanoi for? Tower of Hanoi is built for Grades 3–6 (ages 8–12). 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 Tower of Hanoi? Move the whole stack of disks to the trophy peg — but a bigger disk can never sit on a smaller one!
Is Tower of Hanoi free to play? Yes. Tower of Hanoi is free, with no ads and no sign-up, and it runs in the browser on a phone, tablet or computer.