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GAMES PATCH PROGRAM
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Games have been around ever since people have. They keep everyone entertained and learning new things. Some games are so fun that you don't even realize that you're exercising your body and mind! We have listed suggestions but you may choose to play any game you wish that fits under the category that you are participating in.

1. Physical games are fun and healthy for the body. Participants enjoy many of these games in school or within their neighborhood. Try a physical game such as tag, Twister, hopscotch, jump roping, four square, teeter ball, Simon Says, or red rover.

2. Games that challenge your mind are usually played indoors. Try a "mind game" such as a puzzle, word search, Guess Who?, tic-tac-toe, Grocery Store (Continue the story), mazes, the ABC game, I Spy…, Hangman, Memory, or word scramblers.

3. Countries all over the world have games. Try a game from a different country such as: Ampe from Ghana; Nim from China; Gooddag from Sweden; Manacala from Africa.

4. Card games are popular among children and adults. They are fun and sometimes unpredictable. Play a card game. Some examples include: Go Fish, Hearts, Spit, Rummy, Solitaire, Rook, Spilt, and Uno.

5. Try a game that originated when America was still being discovered. Do we still play those games now? If we do, is it played the same way today? Some examples include: Puss in the Corner, Graces, Hoop and Stick, Tag, Hide and Seek, Checkers, and Chess.

6. Sometimes board games have themes like movies, people, and even cartoons. Try playing one of these "themed" board games or a board game of your choice, such as: Monopoly, Scrabble, Yahtzee, Battleship, Pretty Pretty Princess, Candyland, and Clue.

7. Some games require hand-eye coordination and motor skills to complete. Try a game that fits this category. Some examples include: Jenga, Jacks, Operation, Kerplunk, Tumbling Monkeys, or Pick-up sticks.

8. Attend or host a "game night" or event. Play a variety of challenging and fun games. Make sure participants are divided up according to age so the games will be evenly enjoyed by all.

9. Make games tasty and educational! Create an editable treat depicting games or easy to eat finger foods to go with your game theme. Some examples include: Pizza Party Game, Create your own pizza; "Jenga" finger sandwiches sliced in rectangles; cookies or cupcakes iced with tic tac toe, cards, or other game items, "twister" pretzels; cubed cheese game boards; or assorted candies for Candyland. Complete the look by placing colorful plastic tablecloths on the floor or table for playing space. You can also use old game boards that have missing pieces for centerpieces to display your food.

10. Today, a lot of traditional games are played on the computer. This makes games that need a partner easier to play. Play a game on the computer (make sure you have adult approval). Some examples include: Manacala, Tic-tac-toe, card games (solitare, hearts, freecell).

11. Complete a community service project involving games. Some suggestions are: hosting a Bingo or Bunco Night; donating games to a children's hospital or orphanage; donating puzzle books to assisted living homes; teaching younger children a new game, volunteering at a camp; sending cards to soldiers or mentally challenged homes.

12. Some games require a group of people to complete them. They can be played in a circle or by the leader of the game. Choose a game fitting this category to play. Some suggestions are: "Mother May I"; Charades; "Duck, Duck, Goose"; Monkey in the Middle; Hot Potato; or Grapevine.