Only 28 Grandparent-Approved Games and Toys You Need to Add to Your Collection

1. A wooden puzzle that lets them enjoy a real-life Tetris challenge. They can even form creative shapes with the pieces (like a fish, robot, flower, and more). And even if shape-making isn't their thing, there are endless ways to solve this puzzle, keeping them entertained for hours.

2. Try a game of Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza — it's quick to pick up, a blast to play, fast-paced, and guaranteed to spark a round of laughter!

3. Kid-friendly binoculars to fuel the curiosity of any budding birdwatcher. Help nurture their self-driven exploration with these handy tools!

4. A foldable indoor slide by Pop2Play, perfect for those rainy days when outdoor fun is off the table. This ultra-durable slide guarantees hours of entertainment!

5. A thrilling 3D printing pen for your older grandkids, allowing them to bring their imaginative ideas to life. The pen extrudes heated plastic that instantly solidifies. With 15 colors of plastic refills included, their creations will be vivid and exciting!

6. A toy construction site complete with 2 pounds of kinetic sand to mold into bricks. Plus, there's a dump truck and a working crane to assist in their building! And since it's all contained in one space, cleanup is a breeze for you.

7. An eco-friendly LCD writing tablet for your little artist who loves to draw, but without wasting tons of paper. They can switch between colors by simply adjusting the pressure they apply on the tablet!

8. Laser tag — transform your living room or backyard into an epic battle arena!

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Small body bumpers designed for your little ones to bounce around and have fun!

10. This strategic wooden board game offers a fresh twist on the classic tic-tac-toe, allowing up to four players. A great family-friendly game that promotes the development of reasoning and critical thinking abilities.

11. If the end of summer has you feeling down, try this flower-building activity set! With stackable parts, it lets you create beautiful flowers with petals, leaves, stamens, and more! Perfect for a bit of indoor gardening fun.

12. Introducing a Lite Brite with 206 pegs to create vibrant art! It also includes four mesmerizing color-changing light patterns, making their designs come to life. Kids can use one of the six templates or unleash their creativity!

13. A fun ice cream counter play set complete with pretend ice cream and play money, allowing you to serve up your favorite flavors just like at your local shop!

14. A hilarious hide-and-seek game where you hide a silly little poo somewhere in the house, and watch as the kids try to find it! The Silly Poopy even gives them clues and plays a tune that’ll make them dance once it’s discovered.

15. A functional mini Dyson vacuum designed to make your grandchild feel both helpful and independent. This little vacuum actually picks up small debris and has a removable dust drawer! It also makes realistic vacuum sounds.

16. This wooden color-coded piano is perfect if you’ve noticed your grandchild’s musical talents. It’s easy to play and comes with an illustrated songbook, featuring nine fun, kid-friendly tunes to learn.

17. In the game of Bohnanza, you and your grandkids will plant, sell, and trade various types of beans, all in an effort to collect enough gold by the end of the game!

18. Challenge your grandkids to a game of Connect 4, where the first player to line up four pieces in a row wins! It’s a fun and strategic one-on-one competition they’ll love.

19. A TikTok-famous 1,000-piece puzzle that will take you and your grandkids on an adventure, piece by piece! With each detail, you’ll feel a sense of accomplishment. Plus, there’s a surprising twist ending once it’s completed.

20. Play a round of One Night Ultimate Werewolf, where everyone has a hidden identity, and only one person is the werewolf. Can you deduce who the werewolf is before it’s too late?

21. Bring back the fun with a Playskool Sit ‘n Spin toy—a classic that will have them spinning for hours! All they need to do is push and pull the stationary wheel to get the ride started.

22. Let their creativity soar with a marble run set—a great way for your grandkid to practice problem-solving and have tons of fun! They’ll enjoy figuring out how to guide the marbles from start to finish. You may just have an aspiring engineer in the making!

23. A set of six squishy Crayola fidget balls that can be stacked, stuck, or slung! The best part? They won’t leave any sticky residue. Whether used as stress balls or playful wall decor, these fidget balls are a whole lot of fun!

24. The Floor Is Lava — a classic game that sparks both imagination and physical activity. Watch them hop and jump all around the room! If you want a game that’ll wear the kids out, this one is a perfect choice.

25. A mini sports center designed for little athletes! They can enjoy basketball and soccer, and the interactive LED scoreboard adds to the realism of their games.

26. Give them a National Geographic science magic kit where each experiment doubles as a magic trick — wand included! Make snow instantly or create bubbles with a square shape. The possibilities are limitless!

27. A fun, family-friendly game of Ticket to Ride, where you compete to build train routes across cities. Score points by completing your routes and for having the longest line of trains!

28. A creative game of Taco vs Burrito where you gather ingredients, steal, trade, and battle to create the ultimate meal with the best toppings before time runs out!