Twister is a basic game that may quickly get complicated because to the players' proclivity for tying themselves up in knots. The mat that serves as the playing field is adorned with six red, yellow, green, and blue circles. The mat is long-lasting, waterproof, and has a wipe-clean surface, however it can be a touch slippery, so caution is advised. The spinner arrow is simple to put together and use.

A designated person spins the spinner and gives the players directions, such as 'left hand blue, right foot red.' The participants must follow the directions, moving their hands and feet to the appropriate rings and avoiding falling over—one knee or elbow on the ground and they are out. The problem for young children is not only not to fall over, but also to distinguish left from right and to recognise colours.