[For Seniors] Brain-training puzzle game you can enjoy solo! Perfect pastime for killing time

Find the same items

Brain training! Find the same thing [Find the same thing]

Spot-the-difference puzzles are also a popular solo activity, aren’t they? But some people may get bored from overdoing them, or find them too difficult to clear.

In that case, why not try a “find-the-same item” challenge? In this game, you look through multiple pictures and find the item that matches the prompt.

Sometimes there’s only one matching picture, and other times there are several.

There aren’t many books published for this, so if you’re interested, check out search videos on YouTube.

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Crossword

🍊Crossword Puzzle🍊 Simple and Fun Brain Training for Seniors! Fill-in-the-blank Hiragana Quiz α3

Crosswords are loved by enthusiasts all over the world.

The rules are simple—fill in words and phrases to fit the grid—but that simplicity makes them surprisingly deep.

Depending on the puzzle, it can prompt you to recall past events or even do some arithmetic.

The more squares there are, the higher the difficulty, so try starting with smaller grids.

Many people enjoy buying crossword magazines, but there are also apps available.

With those, it’s perfect for filling small pockets of free time.

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Picture matching cards

Let's Make Matching Cards by Hand! Easy Craft Instructions [For Preschool Teachers and 4-Year-Olds]

It’s a simple card game where the goal is to match the illustrations drawn on the backs of the cards.

To keep players from guessing what’s on the back, make sure the fronts are the same color and shape.

Any illustrations are fine as long as they form pairs, but having a theme—like “Fruits”—adds excitement as players anticipate what kinds of images might be included.

Increasing the number of cards raises the difficulty, so it’s best to adjust the deck size to suit the number of participants.

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single-player mahjong

solo mahjong

Some people enjoy playing mahjong with friends and family.

But sometimes you can’t get four players together.

That’s when I recommend solo mahjong.

As the name suggests, it’s practicing mahjong quietly by yourself.

It might seem a bit lonely at first, but it’s great practice for deciding which tile to discard.

It’s also perfect for killing time when you only have two or three people.

Let’s work through some example problems together!

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Single-player algo

Solo Board Game at Home [algo], First Playthrough

Argo is a card game published by Gakken and developed by the Arithmetic (Math) Olympiad Committee.

At its core, it’s a fun game of calling out numbers played by two or more people, but it also includes special rules for solo play.

In the solo mode, you reveal eight cards and then predict where a card drawn from the deck should be placed.

While it may look like a game driven by luck, it also requires thinking skills to infer what remains in the deck from the open cards.

Considering the type of card drawn and predicting where it can be placed makes it a perfect workout for the brain.

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Character search

[Brain Training with Letter Search] What is the final word?

Among the same words lined up, there is one that differs by just a single character.

Try to find it.

You can check them one by one or take a bird’s-eye view—choose whichever approach you prefer.

By firmly remembering the characters and their meanings, it becomes easier to spot the differences, and doing memorization and discrimination tasks at the same time provides good stimulation for the brain.

Because it’s simple and enjoyable for both individuals and groups, it’s also recommended as a recreational activity in senior care facilities.

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plastic model kit

[For Beginners] Tips for Building Hasegawa’s ANA Boeing 737-500 “Super Dolphin” Plastic Model

Plastic model kits have been a popular craft both in the past and present, with a wide range of types available—from character kits like Gundam to models of real-world things such as airplanes, cars, and castles.

Some kits can be difficult to build, so be sure to choose one that matches your skill level.

While some people are particular about gluing and painting, the technology behind plastic models has advanced, so simply following the instructions can still produce a high-quality result.

If you want to further improve the quality, think about what you can do yourself; as you do, you’ll gradually acquire more techniques.

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