Nikitin’s Squares, Level 3

About the game

It seems as though all the secrets of the squares have already been unravelled? Level 3 presents a new challenge! Unusual shapes of the pieces, unexpected cuts and more complex combinations will force you to look closely, think carefully and try out different solutions.

‘Nikitin’s Squares’, Level 3 — the most challenging stage of the game based on Nikitin’s method. Each square is divided into 4–8 parts. The child compares the pieces, looks for matching sides, checks their guesses and gradually finds the solution.

And if the first attempt doesn’t work, there’s always another way. Every puzzle solved is a small victory over a difficult challenge.

In the set

• 2 wooden base boards, 23 × 16 cm
• 12 squares (6 per board), each divided into 4–8 sections
• difficulty level: high (3 out of 3)

How to play

1. Remove the pieces from one square.
2. The child reassembles the square in its place.
3. Move on to the next one — an even more challenging one.

Where to start

Best used after Levels 1 and 2. Start with the square that has the fewest pieces.

Game variations

• ‘Try it another way’: assemble a square in several different ways;
• ‘Think out loud’: the child explains their actions;
• As a group: everyone explains their choice;
• Against the clock — without compromising accuracy.

What children can practise

• logical thinking
• spatial awareness
• perseverance and patience
• the ability to find several solutions

Who it’s for

Children aged 3 and over; at home, at kindergarten, at school, or during lessons with a teacher.

Material

Wood-based board (pressed wood), bright print.