Large Print Games

A number of popular games for older children and adults now come in large print versions. Check your local game store or one of the resources listed below for adaptive products in large print, braille, contrasting colors, or of different textures? (see Products for Independent Living).? These include Chess, Checkers, Monopoly, Scrabble, Connect Four, and Battle Ship.

Maybe a game could be easily adapted by adding contrasting colored game pieces or using large print dice. Try a contrasting surface for the game board and always make sure the lighting is maximizing your ability to see the board game (you may find a gooseneck lamp helpful).

Use your low vision aids!

Magnifiers can help with reading game cards and game boards.

Preschooler Games

Depending on the age of your grandchildren, you might be surprised to find that games targeted at preschoolers use easy to read large print and colorful graphics making them fun for you and your grandchildren.

Resources

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• United States Braille Chess Association
• RNIB Resource for adapted party games
• Braille Book Store.com: source for playing cards, board games
  

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• Independent Living Source for adaptive board games
• Maxi Aids: Source for playing cards and board games: