How to entertain your kids this summer when it’s raining?
What to do when the weather Gods are giving us nothing but rain? Don’t worry! Here are 3 fun, dry alternatives to enjoy together with your kids during rainy days this summer. Challenge your kids (and yourself) with games and activities that are not only entertaining, but that also contribute to developing cognitive skills. Puzzle with the entire family! Forget about the rain with these 3 game tips!
Tip 1: Adventure time with Treasure Island!
Use logic and deduction to find the location of the hidden temple but watch out! On this Treasure Island the pieces shift! Find the right combinations to place the pieces and locate the ancient temple. 80 challenges to bring you to the end of the world... or push you over the edge! Extra tip: combine the game with an indoor scavenger hunt and costume party for extra fun.
A single player packing puzzle game suited for kids from 8 to adult. Available as of this summer in stores.
Tip 2: Keep your family dry with Froggit
Guide your frogs across the pond and block other players from doing the same. The first player to get their entire frog family to the other side wins the game. But watch out, the fish can scare your frogs back to the start! An easy-to-explain game with various difficulty levels for hours of family playtime. Done playing? Keep quacking and fold jumping frogs together. Check out the tutorial here.
Froggit is suited for 2-6 players from the age of 6.
Tip 3: Take like a fish to (digital) water with Aquabelle
Even the sturgeon and the ray, they get the urge 'n' start to play the logical game Aquabelle! Help the mermaids and use bubbles to catch scary monster fish. By catching them, you are saving the friendly, colourful little fish. Choose the level of difficulty you want and take like a fish to water! Ready for a new challenge? Aquabelle is only one of the many, free online puzzles and thinking games on SmartGamesLive, ideal to forget the rain outside for a minute!
How do you entertain your kids on rainy days this summer? Let us know via @smartgamessocial.
