The Game That Unites Generations
It’s hard to plan a game or activity that works for everyone.
If it’s fun for preschoolers, older kids, teens, and adults tend to be bored.
Games for teenagers may be too loud, rowdy, or messy to appeal to adults. And adult games? Borrrring.
But there’s one game that nobody can resist, from the youngest kid to their grandparents. It’s 9 Square in the Air.
What One YMCA Program Director Had to Say
It’s no surprise that the YMCA would want to invest in an activity that can be used across all age groups, and when Program Director Sarah Chen decided to install 9 Square in the Air, she saw the benefits right away.
“We've never had an activity that bridges age gaps so effectively,” Chen said. “We're seeing parents playing with kids, teens mentoring younger children, and seniors joining in during family nights.”
9 Square in the Air is fantastic for a group of mixed ages, but it’s easy to tailor to a specific age, too.
“We can lower it for our after-school programs and raise it for adult leagues. It's like having multiple games in one.”
When you consider what it means to have young children playing alongside older adults, you start to see deeper implications:
- Parents are playing actively with their kids in the context of a perfect bonding activity.
- Young children get the benefit of seeing how older kids and teenagers handle getting out, waiting their turn, or displaying good sportsmanship.
- In many activities, grandparents watch from the sidelines, but not with 9 Square in the Air. It’s a great way to build connections between generations.
