Fly Swatter

Game description

Fly Swatter

Bring the outdoors inside as you unpack the picnic basket. But where did all those flies come from? Players swat away the flies with large, targeted arm movements in which cooperation is important. If the fly is on a cup or piece of pie, the player has to wait a moment before swatting, which puts patience to the test. Have all flies been swatted away? Then the picnic can begin.

Tips

Make the game more fun

• Use a real fly swatter to catch the flies.
• Increase the difficulty by placing paper plates and/or cups on the table.

Level

Level 5

Level 5 games focus on the part of the brain that controls executive functions. Executive function is responsible for many skills, including planning and decision making. Note: level 5 games are too challenging for people in the middle and late stages of dementia.

Effect

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  Physical effect

  Games with a physical component elicit intuitive movements and respond to even the smallest of hand movements of the players. This increases their self-confidence and motivates them to continue playing and moving.

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  Social effect

  Fun is something you experience with each other. Games that stimulate the social domain promote interaction and social contact between the care workers, players and visitors.