[For Seniors] Handmade Game Ideas You Can Enjoy
Games and recreational activities are essential in senior facilities like day-care centers.
In this article, we introduce handmade games you can enjoy.
Some are made using recycled materials like milk cartons and newspapers, while others use items you can get at 100-yen shops, such as paper cups and disposable chopsticks.
All of them involve thinking, competing, and playing, so they serve as brain training—and best of all, they foster communication.
In team competitions, everyone might get fired up, focus on the game, and end up in a frenzy!
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[For Seniors] Handmade Game Ideas You Can Enjoy (41–50)
Three-Color Matching Puzzle
It’s a puzzle game where you match pairs of colors formed by three half-circles attached to wooden sticks.
First, place a round sticker so that it spans two sticks, then cut the sticker down the middle with a utility knife.
Create many sticks by changing the sticker patterns, arrange them randomly, and you’re ready to play.
Carefully observing the colors and trying combinations is key, and tracking the colors with your eyes also helps stimulate the brain.
The more stickers and sticks you add, the higher the difficulty, so once you get used to it, try adding variations.
Color Card Matching Game
This is a game where you collect the specified colors from among cards painted on cardboard or construction paper and stack them in front of you.
The key point is that only the backs of the cards are colored, so encourage players to focus on the finger movements used to check colors and on remembering the placement of the cards.
The more color types and cards there are, the higher the difficulty, so once everyone gets used to it, gradually increasing the number should make it even more exciting.
It sounds fun not only with rules where individuals compete on speed, but also with cooperative rules where two people facing each other complete two sets together.
Hishimochi Puzzle
@e6u42 Hishimochi Puzzle ★★ A game where two red and two white players stack colored boxes to match the sample. It serves as brain training. Materials: 36 empty milk soap boxes, origami paper in three colors, and paper cups with 2 male dolls and 2 female dolls attached.#Asahikawa#Asahikawatranslation#WelfareCaregiverCaregivingElderlyNurse#KohakuHome-visit nursingHelper RecruitmentCaregiver recruitmentTarget practice#ElderlyRecreationRecreation for the elderlybeanbags#activities#kindergartan#preschoolactivities#elderycare#older#nursinghome#movement#activating#happykid#etkinlik#kidsactivies#homeschool#preschoolactivities
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I want to play at the Hinamatsuri (Girls’ Day) event! Here’s an idea for a hishi-mochi puzzle.
It’s a unique puzzle where you combine pieces while looking at a sample.
You’ll need 36 empty boxes, origami paper, paper cups, and illustrations of Hina dolls.
The three colors are the key point of the hishi-mochi puzzle, but if you change the colors, it could be used for other events too.
It’s important to prepare empty boxes that are the same shape and size.
Definitely give it a try!
A jigsaw puzzle on a cup noodle lid
Exciting! Here’s an idea for a jigsaw puzzle using instant cup noodle lids.
The designs on cup noodles vary a lot from product to product, right? This is a DIY puzzle that lets you enjoy those differences.
You’ll need seven cup noodle lids, scissors, a ruler, a pen, and so on.
To make it, simply divide each lid into four pieces.
It’s simple, but when you try playing, it’s surprisingly challenging and can take time to complete.
Laminating the pieces is also a nice touch.
A puzzle made of cardboard with 3 to 4 layers
Let’s make a bento box! Here’s an idea for a 3–4 layer puzzle made from cardboard.
Most puzzles usually end up being just 1 or 2 layers, right? This time, let’s stack cardboard to create a 3–4 layer puzzle.
You’ll need materials like cardboard, construction paper, glue, a utility knife, and a permanent marker.
It sounds fun to think about what side dishes to put in the bento as you make it.
Try incorporating cute ideas with a touch of humor!
Handmade puzzle made of cardboard
Turn your own drawing into a puzzle! Here are some ideas for making a handmade puzzle out of cardboard.
It sounds fun to create a puzzle that’s uniquely yours, doesn’t it? This is a great, enjoyable idea for people who are good at drawing or simply love to draw! What you’ll need: cardboard, drawing paper, glue, paste, a ruler, a pen, a craft knife, clothespins, and more.
Cut up your drawing and it transforms into a puzzle! Adding a frame can also serve as a hint when fitting the pieces together.
Give it a try!
[For Seniors] Handmade Game Ideas You Can Enjoy
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