Game Information
Publisher: Veraxen LTD
Available: iOS and Google Play
Grandma Proof: Very easy to play after a bit of help getting started
Cost: There is an extensive free level to the game
Bottom Line: This is a great game to teach Grandma to play!
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There are many “paint by number” games on the app stores. We recommend this one because of its extensive free level and engaging choices. It offers a relaxing and creative way for adults to unwind and destress.
Gameplay is very simple. You start by choosing the artwork you would like to paint. To play the game you choose a color number, then hunt to find the spaces with that number. In that way, the gameplay is reminiscent of the Paint by Number sets many of us did as children.
Each painting has from 50 to 100 unique colors and thousands of spaces to color. It can take an hour or more to complete one painting. It features a wide variety of images to color, including animals, flowers, mandalas, and landscapes.
There is an educational component to playing this game. Playing this game makes you much more aware of the myriad of colors in a simple object.
This game can become very addictive. Once you start a piece of art it is very tempting to keep working on it until it is completed. Since one piece of art can take an hour, it can really burn through time. It is a good game to play while listening to an audiobook or music.
In addition to the coloring aspect, the game also includes a social component, allowing players to share their completed artwork with friends and family via social media platforms or within the app’s community.