Games for Grandparents to Play With Grandchildren
A traditional activity for grandparents and grandchildren is playing games. Whether it is the latest electronic version of a classic board game, a brand new game, or a simple game of cards, both young and old will enjoy gameplaying.
Board games for kids shouldn't take too long to play, and they should be adaptable for different ages. Most of all, they should be fun. Some of these games aren't technically board games, but they are all perfect for multi-generational play, and they will certainly create some laughter.
Slamwich is played with a deck of cards shaped like slices of bread. Each card depicts a sandwich ingredient. Players have to watch for ingredients repeated twice in a row, or with only one other ingredient between. Then they have to slam the Slamwich!
Fast-moving and fun, Bananagrams is one of the best kids word games to hit the market. It's portable, cool-looking and easy to score. It also lends itself to many variations.
Great games for families should be suitable for a wide age range, fast-paced but not too competitive. Catch phrase by Hasbro meets these specs and provides an agreeable dose of laughter as well, as teams of players try to beat the buzzer.
Looking for a fast-moving game that's fun for the family? Try Apples to Apples, a party game suitable for children 12 or younger and their parents and grandparents as well.
Grandparents should enjoy playing Monopoly Junior with their grandchildren. This junior version of the classic board game features simplified rules which reduce the length of the game. It gives kids practice in counting and math, teaches the importance of taking turns and of graceful losing, and provides an even playing field between grandchildren and grandparents.
Hasbro's Pretty Pretty Princess is a well-designed board game for ages 5 and up. Players use a spinner to move around a board that is fitted around a round jewelry box. By landing on squares, they are entitled to pick out earrings, necklaces, and bracelets from the jewelry box, as well earning the much-coveted crown. But they must beware of the black ring! The winner is the one who accumulates a full set of jewelry with the crown and without the black ring. It's easy to play and kid-friendly.
