A sofa is built for sitting, not landing
A couch can feel solid under a child who climbs onto it, but a leap is a different kind of load. Sitting presses down gradually; landing delivers weight suddenly. That impact can compress cushions to their limit, strain the frame, or loosen the joints that hold it together. A jump onto a narrow coffee table concentrates the force on a smaller area, making damage more likely.
The furniture can move, too
Household furniture is not usually anchored in place. A table may slide or tip when a child pushes off or lands near its edge. Sofa cushions can shift, and soft upholstery gives an uneven foothold. In the game, a surface that looks like a safe island may therefore move at the exact moment a player needs it to stay put.
The risk comes from the game’s improvised course: ordinary objects become platforms without being designed for repeated jumps. Even furniture that survives a landing can end up with a bent leg, a strained frame, or a torn cushion. What looks like a harmless route across the living room can put sudden, awkward stress on both the furniture and the child.
