The effect of playing for seniors living with dementia

Games for seniors

Together, we can improve the quality of life of elderly people living with dementia. Our games are specifically designed for our target audiences and take the needs of each player into account. They stimulate movement and social interaction, enabling us to conquer apathy. Our serious games produce results that are real and measurable.

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Creating a personalized play experience for your residents has never been simpler.

With Tover Lab, you easily customize Tovertafel games with either images curated by our experts or images of your own. Draw inspiration from your residents, spark meaningful connections, and make your Tovertafel experience uniquely yours. The possibilities are endless!

This feature is only available on the Tovertafel 2 for Open Play & Learn subscription holders.

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Pool Table

For Tovertafel 2

Aim the ball at the pocket, shoot, and score! Players work together to get the perfect shot and celebrate wins.
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Baking Bread

For Tovertafel 2

Fresh bread, coming right up. Mix, knead, and bake the bread. Share the deliciousness!
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  (3)
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Turning Tracks

For Tovertafel 2

All aboard! The train tracks need some fixing. Turn the right track pieces so the train can pass!
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  Cognitive
  
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  (5)
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Colourful Memories

For Tovertafel 2 | Tover Lab

Bring players’ precious memories to life with this photo-revealing game. Simply rub until all colours are revealed!
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  Sensory
  
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Travel Puzzle

For Tovertafel 1 & 2 | Tover Lab

Complete the puzzle together and guess which recognisable place it is! Who has been here before?
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  Cognitive
  
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Masterpieces

For Tovertafel 1 & 2 | Tover Lab

Smash all the paint balls, enjoy the colours and create an impressive masterpiece together!
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Nostalgia Puzzle

For Tovertafel 1 & 2 | Tover Lab

Work together to get the floating puzzle pieces in place. Who recognises the nostalgic object?
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  Cognitive
  
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Leisure Memo

For Tovertafel 2 | Tover Lab

Turn the cards and find the two matching pictures. Which hobby is recognisable?
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  Cognitive
  
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Fly Swatter

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Ensure all the flies are gone so the picnic can begin! But mind the tableware.
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  Physical
  
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Art Inspector

For Tovertafel 2

Work together to find the counterfeit artwork. Which one is different?
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  Cognitive
  
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  (5)
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Sound Carousel

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

What animal do you hear? Help each other and choose the right picture. Is that a sheep or a donkey?
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  Cognitive
  
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Cash Register

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

How much do the products cost together? If the answer is correct, the register will open: Ka-ching!
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  Cognitive
  
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  (5)
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Luggage

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Remember which things to bring on holiday and put them in the suitcase: you're ready to go!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
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  (5)
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Music Hits

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Make music together by hitting the drum at the right moment! Which song is your favourite?
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Wordsmith

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Guess the missing letter of the word together and practise language skills in a playful way.
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  Cognitive
  
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Birthday Cake

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Celebrate the players' birthdays by decorating the festive cakes together. Hip hip hooray!
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  Sensory
  
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  (3)
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Sliding Puzzle

For Tovertafel 2

Move the puzzle pieces to the right place and solve the puzzle together!
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  Cognitive
  
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  (5)
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Marbles

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Cast the marbles into the turntable. By timing carefully, the players get as many points as they can.
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  Physical
  
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  (4)
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Watercolours

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Rub the picture with your hands and enjoy the appearing colours.
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  (3)
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Molehunt

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Moles surface from the ground. The faster you push them back into their holes, the more points you earn.
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Leaves

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Wipe the swirling leaves off the table and enjoy the rustling. Many hands make light work!
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Flowers

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch the colourful flowers and share your amazement as they get bigger and bigger!
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Space

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Enjoy the twinkling stars and the soothing sounds they make when you touch them.
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Beach Ball

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Give the brightly coloured beach ball a push and pass it to other players!
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Fish

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch the colourful fish and water lilies and enjoy the sound of rippling water together.
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Butterflies

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Enjoy the cheery butterflies on the table. Let them sit on your hand or pass them to other players.
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Soap Bubbles

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Pop the soap bubbles with your finger or whole arm and enjoy the popping sound!
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Kites

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Follow the colourful kites as they hover and touch them to make them dance around.
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Bird Feeder

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch the food and watch the birds hop around and eat. You can also pet the birds!
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Spinning Tops

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Tap the colourful wooden tops to make them spin! Pass around or try to hit another spinning top.
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Evening Lights

For Tovertafel 1&2

Reveal dancing lights and colours with every move. Enjoy the calming spectacle.
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Sayings

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Discover parts of phrases and finish the sentence together. Who knows how the saying goes?
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  Cognitive
  
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Rhymes

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch the feather and the beginning of a nursery rhyme appears. Finish it together: Roses are red...
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  Cognitive
  
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  (3)
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Music Box

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch all the musical notes together and find out what comes out of the music box when it opens!
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  Cognitive
  
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Sheet Music

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Reveal the most beautiful pieces of music by touching as many musical notes as possible.
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Hobby Sets

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Freely associate and create a set of two hobby objects that belong together. Teamwork allowed!
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  Cognitive
  
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Sport Sets

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Freely associate and create a set of two sports objects that belong together. Teamwork allowed!
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  Cognitive
  
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Football

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Pass the ball to each other with your hands or feet, and cheer when someone scores a goal!
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  Physical
  
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Rummy

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

What number is missing in the sequence? Play this recognisable board game and challenge each other!
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  Cognitive
  
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  (4)
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Kitchen Garden

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Sow the seeds together and make sure they get water and sun. Who used to have a vegetable garden?
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  Sensory
  
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  (3)
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Silverware

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Polish silverware by rubbing each piece. Enjoy the beautifully laid out table together.
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What are the effects of playing?

The Tovertafel games improve the well-being of elderly people living with dementia. Our serious games conquer apathy, reduce restless and tense behaviour, and increase positive emotions. They also promote physical activity. This is important, because many elderly people living with dementia don’t get enough exercise in nursing homes. The Tovertafel is a great tool to make physical activity fun!

Our games also promote social interaction and enjoyment. This has a beneficial effect on relationships with care professionals, fellow residents and family members. Which is extremely important, because participation in social activities can become increasingly difficult for elderly people living with dementia. The Tovertafel activates players and provides cognitive, physical, social, and sensory stimulation.

Our games…

help conquer apathy
reduce restless and tense behaviour
promote social interaction with care professionals, family and friends

These are the levels of our games

The Tovertafel games have levels between 1 and 5. This figure describes the level of anticipated cognitive activity.

Level 1: These games are immersive experiences that have the goal of creating a relaxed or rather stimulating atmosphere. Mainly suitable for residents in the latest stage of dementia where they can observe elements that incorporate lighting and sound, showcased on the wall or ceiling.
Level 2: The players do not only observe the games, but are inquired to keep their attention.

Level 3: These games work toward a particular goal and require players to memorise things. To play level 3 games, the players need to stay focused. Every act is rewarded!

Level 4: It’s possible to make ‘mistakes’ while playing these games. The aim is to make the players think and reason. Their choices impact if they reach the final goal.

Level 5: Level 5 games focus on the part of the brain that controls executive functions, such as including planning and decision making. Note: level 5 games are too challenging for elderly people living in the middle and late stages of dementia.

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Stimulate adults with an intellectual disability at their own level and promote social interaction.

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Activating the four domains

Cognitive effects

Games in this category help achieve cognitive effects. Everyone is challenged at their own level and there are lots of opportunities for practising and making mistakes.

Physical effects

These games can be used to elicit intuitive movements. The projections respond to even the smallest of hand movements of the players. This increases their self-confidence and motivates them to continue playing and moving.

Social effects

Fun is something you experience with each other. Games in this category promote interaction and social contact between care professionals, residents and loved ones who come to visit.

Sensory effects

Stimulating the senses of an elderly person living with dementia has many positive benefits, including mood enhancement. In these games, this is achieved through the use of interactive images and sounds.

How do we develop our games?

Co-design

Tover innovates, develops and designs. When designing games for elderly people living with dementia, we believe it is important to put yourself in their shoes. That's why we develop our products together with our players and their care professionals. This process is what we call co-design.

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Research

Tover does research. Together with researchers, we are always on the lookout for new developments that improve the quality of life of adults with intellectual disabilities. This way, we are able to create games that fit seamlessly with the needs and requirements of both the target audience and their care professionals.

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Service

Tover supports. We provide care professionals and family members with extensive guidance on how to use the Tovertafel via My Tover, our online platform. From installation support to smart game tips!

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