Playing games has always been a great way to bring people together; they reduce stress levels because it’s fun and brings happiness, increases our motivation, and is very inclusive. Everybody can play, and games are suited for everyone’s taste and preferences.
Some games are made for children and teenagers, and games are specifically made for mature adults. Many teachers incorporate games into their teaching methods to help students retain more information than reading. Games also help develop critical skills such as hand-eye coordination and social skills. I can testify that adding games to a lesson plan gets everybody’s attention and helps with general learning.
Here’s a look at some of the best dinosaur games for adults and children.
Top Dinosaur Games for Any Age
Yes, we usually play games with people around our age because we believe that we are somewhat at the same level of intelligence and so we can compete with each other; this isn’t necessarily true. There are many games out there that can be played by children and adults, such as chess or doing puzzles.
Adults benefit greatly from stepping out of their everyday work commitments and playing a game once in a while. This time out from the office will stimulate your mind and boost creativity, improve your connection with your loved one and improve your overall brain function meaning that we adults could also learn something from a game.
Dinosaur is a theme that brings much excitement for children and adults because we all have questions about them, like how they lived, what they ate, and how they slept. We are even more fascinated when we see movies or documentaries on them. The cherry on top would be if you go to a museum and stand next to one of those fossil statutes; you’ll get a real glimpse of the sheer greatness of these beasts.
This article will look at a few games based on dinosaurs played by both young and old.
Dinoland boardgame
Dinoland is a board game that can be played with mom, dad, and the kids. Every player that takes part in the game has a dinosaur that has to be taken care of from the time they hatch out from their egg and grow into a mature size. Players compete for the meat valleys, including meals filled with many calories that will help your dinosaur grow.
What you will win in this game is your knowledge of where you can find fruits and green grass and have time to eat your meal more quickly than other animals present in the game. You want your dinosaur to grow and reach 60 dino-meters. This game will help you develop problem-solving and strategy skills.
Dinosaurs vs. army men card game
You heard right; this is a battle between the greatest creatures who walked the earth versus army soldiers with tanks and weapons. This card game came out in August 2020 and was inspired by well-known card games Slap Jack and War. Dinosaurs vs. army men is a game that can be played by children older than six years, teenagers, and adults.
It can be played between two and seven people if you want to feel challenged. The game is very easy to play as you have to flip your cards and compete for those cards during the battle rounds. This is great for kids to learn number comparisons, such as 78 is greater than 23; in the end, you are learning more about numbers and dinosaurs since the box comes with 57 beautifully illustrated cards with dinosaur names on it plus a dinosaur and prehistoric facts sheet.
Fossil wars dinosaurs
This card game is more educational than fun. You start the game by placing the cards in a central deck, and this is where you will dig for fossils, as most are the cards are dinosaur fossils. Others fossils are too big, so they have been divided into two or three parts. Behind every fossil, cards are some facts that talk about the type of dinosaur, its region, and time period. Each player will dig for a fossil and present their findings based on region, time period, and type.
This information will be placed in sections. A section that already has two dinosaurs is completed, but the game ends when a player has finished three different sections and has presented at least five dinosaurs in one section. The actual winner is determined by counting the total value of the dinosaurs they presented, as each has a face on the top right corner. This card game will help retain information, talking skills, and strategy.
Who said games are only for kids? With these games, you can be sure to walk away with another knowledge or maybe just refresh on what you had forgotten about these majestic creatures. Whether it’s for the young or old, you won’t regret partaking in these dinosaur adventures.