The winner is the one who earns the most points connecting routes. The map is made up of real places, and challenges each player to plot the best routes while blocking the competition. This board game forces you to sketch out concepts and scenarios to be guessed by other players, and vice versa. Bridge has been around since the s, and may be one of the most popular card games in the world.
Connect 4 is a pretty simple and quick game you can play with anyone. It involves putting pieces into a grid in an attempt to connect four pieces of your color. Find the perfect balance between blocking your opponent and securing your own opportunity to connect four. Scrabble is one of those games you either love or hate, but the truth is that you can learn a lot from playing. A tried-and-true card game, Crazy Eights is always a good time. You can play with just two people or more than five.
The goal is to get rid of your hand before your opponents by matching suits and patterns. It takes some strategizing to know when to drop your cards. Price: A deck of cards is all you need. Backgammon relies on arithmetic and strategy as well as some luck to win, and the games are relatively short.
Many older adults love this addictive strategic game as a source of mental exercise. This affordable checkers set takes the game offline with a board and pieces that will withstand the test of time.
As with checkers, many would rather play chess on a real board. Nothing beats the feel of maneuvering pieces to knock out your opponent. To be good at chess, you need to use each piece to its best advantage. Share this with a friend:. Seniorlink Blog. By Donna McHugh, Regional Director, Community Partnerships on Apr 2, PM If you spend a lot of time with an aging loved one, you may notice them becoming a bit more forgetful or misplacing things. There are a number of factors that make certain games ideal for older adults: Formats.
Whether an older adult prefers to play on their cell phone or tablet, on a computer, or in a book, caregivers will find suitable brain training games for their loved one on this list. Difficulty level. Start slowly with some beginner puzzles and gradually progress to harder puzzles for more challenging problem-solving tasks.
Monthly fees. Some of the apps and desktop programs require a monthly fee to play. They usually provide more in-depth features like tracking, personalized training programs, and support. Type of game. Pick games that a loved one enjoys fun playing. There are many types of brain games to choose from, so there's no reason to force yourself to do something you don't enjoy. At the same time, it is important to vary the types of brain training games you do.
BrainCurls This website has a variety of different games to get your brain working and flex your problem-solving muscles. SharpBrains A comprehensive list of 25 different brain teasers and memory games. Daily Word Search An online, web-based version of a word search. Brain Trainer A free brain training flash game that mixes memory games, logic, and number games to introduce a new puzzle every day.
Tetris A cult classic, Tetris is available online and can be played completely free. Key Features: Competitive, tracks scores and has a leaderboard Simple to play Gets more challenging as you go Price: Free 6. Solitaire A tried-and-true card game comes to the web.
Daily Crossword Test your knowledge and recall ability with a crossword puzzle. Memozor An online resource with 24 versions of a matching card game, Memozor is great for testing your memory. Key Features: Many different matching memory games Play alone or against the computer Free with unlimited access Price: Free 9. Chess An online version of classic chess. Key Features: Online chess with computer or real opponents Has chess lessons as well Helps you get better at the game Price: Free Checkers Checkers is another one of those classic games that everyone has played before.
Key Features: Can play with a computer on different difficulty settings Has a two-player option Easy to play Price: Free TriviaPlaza TriviaPlaza is a one-stop-shop for all things trivia.
Key Features: Hundreds of puzzles to choose from Different difficulty puzzles, perfect for all skill types Mystery puzzle available every day Price: Free Apps and Memory Games Wheel of Fortune. Brainwell Mind Brain Training. Neuro Nation.
By planning games specifically designed to appeal to the over crowd, you can give your grown-up guests a chance to have some playful fun at your next birthday celebration.
Take into account the interests of the age group, as well as specific skills the individuals have acquired in their lives, and use this information to hand-pick games that will fully engage the players. While your over party guests may not be familiar with some of the top 40 hits that currently wash over the airwaves, they're likely knowledgeable about an assortment of songs from decades past. Put this knowledge to the test by playing "Name That Classic Tune.
To play, start a track but stop it before the chorus begins. Challenge guests to guess the tune with the limited musical piece you presented. Keep track of correct answers, rewarding the player who gets the most tunes correct. Create custom bingo cards by making a grid of boxes five across and five down, then filling each box with a term that is particularly relevant to the birthday girl, such as her favorite color, activities she enjoys and places she's visited.
Mix them up on each card. Write down the words you placed on all the cards on slips of paper, fold the papers and place them in a basket. Hand out the custom bingo cards to your guests, then draw out the slips of paper one at a time, calling the words like bingo numbers. Reward the guest who fills in her card first. Share good memories and challenge the birthday "boy's" memory with an "I Remember When As guests arrive at your event, present them with index cards. Solicit Help: Don't try to do it all yourself.
You will be to tired to enjoy the event and you won't have time to just have fun. You will get lots of offers for help they are your friends and family so take them up on it.
You could assign someone the task of choosing the 50th birthday party games for you and bringing all the necessary items that go with it. Planning a party can be tedious and time consuming and even exasperating. Do you have a great story about playing a game listed on this site?
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Your Name. Your Location. Check box to agree to these submission guidelines. I am at least 16 years of age. I understand and accept the privacy policy. I understand that you will display my submission on your website. You can preview and edit on the next page. We only played the Christmas ABC game tonight, but it was fun and funny!
I have 3 more games and quizzes that I will take to my parents' house on Saturday. Thanks again!!
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