PAWTUCKET, Rhode Island—Ageless Innovation, a global company devoted to reimagining how people positively live and age together through the power of play, announced its plans to reimagine three classic board games made by global branded entertainment leader, Hasbro, including The Game of Life, Scrabble and Trivial Pursuit. As Hasbro’s first-ever licensee dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults through play experiences, Ageless Innovation designed the time-honored games to meet the needs and interests of aging loved ones, and to encourage intergenerational play among families. The Game of Life Generations, Scrabble Bingo and Trivial Pursuit Generations are available for pre-sale on JoyForAll.com; the games will be available for purchase via most major retailers and also distributed through select health care partners in June.
“At Ageless Innovation, we strive each day to find new ways to bring joy to older adults and their families, and our partnership with Hasbro represents a breakthrough that promotes inclusion and accessibility in games at a mainstream scale,” said Ted Fischer, co-founder and CEO of Ageless Innovation.
Building off Ageless Innovation’s knowledge in creating play experiences for older adults, combined with Hasbro’s gaming expertise, the widely established properties will be updated to feature age-inclusive components, such as easy-to-grasp game pieces, increased font size and trivia and references that cater to players of all ages. Designed with older adults in mind, the new games will expand upon Ageless Innovation’s existing collection of Joy for All products, which includes an award-winning line of animatronic companion pets and card-based games that facilitate intergenerational connection, stimulate conversation and increase the quality of life for older adults. Ageless Innovation said its products have shown to combat loneliness, social isolation and forms of cognitive decline as well as improve overall wellbeing. The new games include:
The Game of Life Generations invites players to “pick a generation and play!” The newly imagined version features the Greatest Generation, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z. Players travel a life path infused with humorous cultural and lifestyle references and experiences unique to each generation.
Scrabble Bingo includes three games in one, with two new ways to play, Scrabble Bingo and Scrabble Pass, plus Classic Scrabble. Most notable is the introduction of new easy-to-grasp tiles, specially designed to be easier to handle and see during play. The brand-new Scrabble Bingo adds a Bingo flair to the traditional game, while Scrabble Pass incorporates a 30-second sand timer, encouraging constant action during gameplay.
Trivial Pursuit Generations taps into fans’ enduring love of the hallmark Trivial Pursuit, and features generation-specific trivia. Using the six traditional categories, 1,500 all new questions are segmented by the Greatest Generation, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials and Generation Z. An additional deck is dedicated to personal trivia where players bond over sharing personal memories in this fun and interactive twist on a fan favorite.
“Our ongoing mission at Hasbro is to innovate our classic gaming brands and create unique experiences that bring joy to every member of the family, whether building on the memories of older adults or introducing new ways to play for the youngest members,” said Jess Richardson, vice president, Global Toys & Games, Licensed Consumer Products at Hasbro. “By reimagining our beloved properties alongside Ageless Innovation, we’re able to ensure that older adults can continue to be part of the fun of and create new intergenerational memories that will be cherished.”
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