Games For Low Vision – Bring Some Quality Time Back Into Your Elderly Loved Ones Life
Many of our senior citizen friends suffer from low vision, generally caused either by macular degeneration or cataracts. In my Mom’s case, it was cataracts so there went reading her beloved newspaper unless it was under a magnifying lamp.
Those with low vision might get frustrated at not being able to see scrabble tiles or the numbers on a deck of cards. And, there’s no reason that your Grandmother’s love of Bingo has to be put on the shelf for ever more.
That’s why the games I’ve selected below all are adapted for those with low vision or the blind. So, go ahead and invite the family over for a rousing game of Bingo, Scrabble or Gin Rummy played with low vision cards that have very distinctive numbers and colors.
The selection below is sure to wow your elderly loved one. You can go directly to that section of the page you prefer by clicking a link below or, for your own enjoyment, just scroll down!
Rumicube, Scrabble, Dominos, Dice, Checkers, and Chess
Playing Cards and Playing Card Holders
Large Print Bingo!
Braille Games
Games For Low Vision: Rumicube, Scrabble Tiles, Dominos, Dice, Checkers, and Chess
Mom and I both loved a rousing game of Scrabble, but, with her eyesight waning, it was harder and harder for her to see the tiles. That is, until I found these large print Scrabble games found below.
Mom is gone now but the memories of those winter nights sitting around a scrabble board remain. Go ahead, build some memories of your own with your favorite senior citizen.
Games For Low Vision: Playing Cards and Playing Card Holders
Another of our favorite pasttimes when I was caring for my elderly Mom was a good game of Gin Rummy. The large print playing cards below made it much much easier for Mom to trounce me in ever single game….And, her arthritic hands certainly appreciated the playing card holders below.
Marinoff Low Vision Poker Size Playing Cards ** 2 DECKS ** Blue/Red
Bicycle Large Print Playing CardsBicycle Lo Vision Playing Cards (Pack of 2)EZC Playing CardsAbleware Card HolderAbleware 712540112 Playing Card HolderSolid Oak Wooden Playing Card Holder / Rack / Organizer – Set of 2Playing Card Holders, Set of 2Playing Card Holder Curved Wood Set of 2Triangle Card Holders (Set of 4)
Games For Low Vision: Bingo!
There’s a reason Bingo parlors are filled with senior citizens with blue hair (or pink….). The elderly just love Bingo! And, Bingo is a game that even the young can play. What better way to spend some quality time with Grandma or Grandpa than sitting around a table playing a simple game like Bingo? With these low vision Bingo cards, the shout of ‘BINGO!’ can once again grace a room.
EZ Readers Large-Format 8.5Low Vision Bingo Cards – TEN cardsMR CHIPS Jam-Proof Easy-Read Large Bingo Cards with Sliding Windows
Braille Games
There’s absolutely no reason that blind or very low vision folks should give up those games they love the most. Below is a decent assortment of Braille games for those blind or with waning vision.
UNO: Braille – Card Game (for Blind and Low Vision Players)Deluxe Scrabble Game – Braille VersionDeRoyal Braille UNO cardsOld Maid Flash Card Matching Game – BrailleThe Braille Store Wooden Solitaire Board GameSudoku TouchTic-Tac-Toe – All Wood Tactile VersionThe Braille Store Chinese Checkers (Tactile)Braille Playing Cards- Brailled One Corner OnlySpeed Cube 3x3x3 3D Relief Effect Braille Magic Cube Puzzle,IQ Games Puzzles Special for Blind, 5.6cm
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I am interested in cribbage boards that are designed for people with poor eyesight.
Hi, James. Here’s a cribbage board you might be interested in: https://amzn.to/2JM7qa3
I am searching for a Qwirkle game with more contrast of color for my father with macular degeneration.
Hi, Shirley. I looked all over the internet for a Qwirkle game for low vision but there is nothing. You might contact the manufacturer and suggest that – you might even get a prototype. It’s a great idea.
Thanks for your comment. Lori
Interested in chess set for legally blind person.
Thank you for the idea! I’ve added 3 different chess games for low vision to this article: https://goodgiftsforseniorcitizens.com/2015/11/25/games-for-low-vision/
I love when I find new items to add through comments such as yours. Thanks! Lori
I am looking for a handheld card or poker game for my older aunt who is vision impaired. Need big numbers, bright lights, and large buttons
Hi, Mitzi. I’m sorry but I can’t find any card games that fulfill your requests. I suggest just getting large cards made for low vision folks.
Hi Lori!
I’m looking for a handheld electronic SOLITAIRE game. My dad has advanced macular degeneration and he is unable to see the MEGA SOLITAIRE game available on Amazon. Is there anything bigger than that?
Thank you!
Hi, Paige! I’m sorry but I don’t see anything through some pretty extensive searches online for anything bigger THAT is easy to read. Some of them, I had a problem understanding!
What about giving him something like a tablet where he can increase the screen size? Would that possibly work? Hope you find something. Kiss your Dad for me please.
My dear friend lost completely her vision due to diabetes. She sits all day long in front of the tv that her husband controls.
Oh, Leslie – I am so very sorry for your friend. It sounds like she’s sequestered and controlled – no one should be that way. I hope you can help her find something worthwhile to do although I do enjoy some tv shows such as Planet Earth and other nature shows. She might even like to hear the birds chirping on some youtube channel. I wish you and she peace. Lori
Looking for low vision online games that we might be able to play with grandmother
in assisted living and is not allowed visitors. Thanks
Hi, Deb. The only low vision games I’ve show are those that are actual board or physical games. I’m not at all sure about online games. So sorry.