Summary
One of the best ways to connect with different generations is by playing games. Grandparents looking to connect with their grandkids, especially long-distance ones, can use video games as a way to spend time with their family.
Not every game is easy for older adults to conquer. Some games, such as God of War, might be too much of a commitment, or others, likeThe Legend of Zelda,might be too complicated to learn. Therefore, it’s good to look into games that are simple, fun, and have a variety of content. Below, you’ll find the eight best video games for grandparents and grandkids.
8Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Lazy Adventure
Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a fabulous way for grandparents and grandkids to play together. This game is easy to understand, and a lot of the mechanisms are pretty simple. The island builds up slowly, but then you get access to fishing, catching bugs, and evendesigning your ideal island.
One of the cutest aspects of this game is the ability to have friends. you may visit each other’s islands, send gifts, and even write notes. In between, you can play on your own time. This is great because both parties can enjoy the game separately and together.
7Civilization 6
Board Game Connoisseur
At first glance, the Civilization series might seem fairly difficult. However, this game has a lot of similarities to two very popular board games: Risk and The Settlers of Catan. Therefore, if you have a board game-loving grandparent, give Civilization 6 a shot.
This game is one that you get better at overtime. The game has a tutorial that teaches you how to play as you move forward. It’s a game that can take place over several hours, so you’re able to pause the game and come back to play around your grandparents' schedules.
6Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga
Nostalgia Galore
Star Wars gamesare a fantastic choice for grandparents and grandkids. There’s nostalgia for the older adults who watched the original series, and interest from the younger generation over the new movies. However, there are a lot of Star Wars games that have a huge learning curve, and are difficult to master.
Lego Star Wars: The Complete Saga is a much easier game. Not only does it have an extra layer of nostalgia due to the addition of lego, but it also makes the game a fun, goofy experience.
5Plants vs Zombies
Again and Again
Plants vs Zombies is a straightforward game that your grandparents will enjoy. You set up plants within the game to keep the zombies at bay. This game is repetitive, but that’s fantastic for grandparents who don’t have the patience to learn longer games.
This game can be played over and over again, is pretty simple to grasp, and it’s fun and entertaining. For all of these reasons, try it out with your grandparents. You’ll have them digging up the yard before you know it.
4Overcooked
Cooking Bananza
Overcooked (and Overcooked 2) aregreat cooking games. While the levels do get more difficult over time, the mechanics are simple, and the game is easy to understand. When playing multiplayer, usually one of the two players will get simpler tasks. Hand that controller over to your grandparents, and have a great time.
Overcooked is a game where you cook different meals in an obstacle-course-like setting. Whether it be sushi in the sky or hamburgers in moving rapids, you’ll have endless levels to keep both grandkids and grandparents entertained.
3Worms W. M. D
Wormtastic
Worms W. M. D is a game where you get a set of worms, and you have to learn how to use different weapons against your enemies' worms. You get to customize your team, and there are multiple upgrades that you get throughout the game that give you access to additional weaponry.
This game is great because it’s silly, easy to play, and even if you mess up, it’s still a lot of fun. The hardest part is learning how to throw the different weapons, but once you play a round or two with your grandparents, they’ll be begging for more.
2Mario Party
Mini Games And Maps
Mario Party is a great party game, and a super simple game to introduce your grandparents too. Most of the game is running around a board and chasing stars without any difficult mechanics. The hardest partis the minigames, but each one comes with a rule explanation, and you can practice as many times as you want.
If you really want to make it easy for your grandparents, you’re able to give them a star or two at the beginning of the game. This way you have to catch up, and they have less legwork to do.
1Pokemon Scarlet And Violet
Different Levels
Pokemon is a game that never lost its audience. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet is one of the easier games to play since it guides you through each of the areas and tells you where to go next.
The best thing about the Pokemon games is that they’re great for gamers of all levels. Newer gamers, like your grandparents, can follow the path that the game leads you, train Pokemon, and go through the elite four. But more advanced players can have fun adding IVs, hunting for shiny Pokemon, and expanding the game with the DLC.
