Are you one of those people who can remember playing board games with your grandparents? I sure can. My grandmother would sometimes play marbles with me. Well, that’s what we called it. I think it really has another name but that’s not important. I thought it was very special when grandma would play too. Whatever you did, do not beat grandma at marbles because she was likely to throw the marble board if you did! I loved playing with my grandmother but she did not do that too often (at least from a kid’s prospective). Now that I am older, I can understand why she did not.

Outsmart the Grand Kids

Times have changed, and the games the kids play have changed too. Now board games have been replaced by video games for the younger generations. So if you want to be a “hip” grandparent, you have to be willing to learn something new (in other words, video games). Don’t worry, you can beat them at their own game by selecting a video game console that is senior friendly. The Nintendo Wii is designed to detect the motion of your hands and arms which is far easier than having to have the fastest fingers in the world like other video game systems. Also, the target audience for the Nintendo Wii games is a younger crowd than for other video game consoles. This means that the games being sold are likely to be more family appropriate. However, be sure you check the ratings on the game box and read some reviews before buying.

Enjoy a great Past-time

So, that is nice that my grand kids will like it but what do I do with it when the grand kids are not visiting? That’s easy. You play some games yourself. There are several games that are just downright fun to play. You can have a game night between you and your spouse or invite some friends over for a video game party. Some of the fun games are: Wii Party Games, Wii Sports (like tennis, baseball, and bowling), and Wii Big Brain Academy Wii Degree. You can find other games that peak your interests on our website in our Electronics section’s Nintendo Wii and Accessories (just click the link).

Buy it for your Health

Still not convinced? Well, I am not finished yet. Do you ever worry about your health? Have you ever thought about getting a debilitating disease like Alzheimer’s disease? What if there was something you could do to help prevent or slow down the onset of such dreaded diseases? Would you try it? What if this solution also costs way less than the doctor’s bills you would get if you got a disease that incapacitated you? So, what is this great thing that may help prevent or slow down the effects of aging on your body? The Nintendo Wii is the answer! Want to know more about how this is possible? You can read about it in this review titled “Can the Nintendo Wii help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?”

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