At an area activity director meeting, one of my fellow directors, showed us an easy game for cognitive residents. It is called LUCK. All you need are 12 poker chips for each participant, a pair of dice and a paper with number 1-12 for each player.
The players take turns rolling the dice, and on each roll, they are allowed to cover two number that add up to the total roll on the dice. For instance a roll or 10- player could cover 1&9, 2&8, 7 &3, 4 & 6, or just the 10. It becomes a game of luck and strategy. If the person already has all the appropriate numbers covered, he/ she must pass. The object of the game is to cover all your numbers first.
This is a nice games for mid- high functioning or for mild impairment, with some cueing. It has been very successful at my facility. We sit around round tables, about 6 residents to each, and I have a staff member or volunteer helping each table.
What other easy to run/ low cost game ideas do you have?
I think this sounds like a fun game! I'm always looking for games in our assisted living home for groups of 10-12. This sounds a little similar to the game "garbage".
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