Games on Sale at Grandpa's Toys Geraldine

At Grandpa’s Toy Geraldine we stock a fantastic range of games - not games you play on a computer, but physical games where players get to be face to face and enjoy each other's company.

Board Games are developing all the time, and recently they have had a resurgence, as not only are they entertaining, but for many people, playing board games connects them with their past. 

Board games can be for two or more players. Teamwork is the cornerstone of board game playing. It calls for cooperative effort from the players. A fantastic way to spend time in good company and establish ties with others. 

Playing board games also improves brain function, which sounds like a good thing! As you play, your brain is working. Playing stimulates brain areas that are crucial for memory creation and difficult mental processes for all ages. Critical cognitive skills, including decision-making, higher order strategic thinking, and problem solving, are developed through play.

It takes patience and strategy to win. These skills are acquired in a positive setting within a stress-free, demanding, and enjoyable manner. Playing board games is helpful for decreasing tension and creating memorable laughs.

Playing board games is a perfect opportunity to connect and open up; it also helps to display a creative side of personality in non-intrusive ways, which can be beneficial for quiet individuals. 

When playing board games, you will notice that the game becomes an amazing tool for shy children and timid adults. Playing helps them develop stronger senses of individuality and creativity. This leads to greater self-esteem and a feeling of being included and noticed.

There doesn't need to be a particular occasion to play board games, but rainy days are the perfect opportunity to bring out the board games. 

Is the games cupboard looking rather bare? Now is the perfect time to stock up with  20% off selected games at Grandpa’s Toys. Check out some of your old favourties such as snakes and ladders and Othello, or why not embark on a new adventure with a mystery puzzle 

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