If you have kids, there are three things that are true about any visit to a restaurant:
- A drink with a lid on it is a parent’s dream
- There’s always something two siblings can split
- Kid’s menus that come with crayons are fun every single time
Giving kids open-ended activities promises they’ll get to flex those creative muscles, play collaboratively, and learn in a fun way. Your kid’s favorite shows or games on your phone might accomplish some of the same things, but what happens when your battery dies? Or, you’re just looking for a screen-free solution?
Whether it’s in the doctor’s office waiting room, courtside at a sibling’s basketball practice, or in the car on the way to the next errand to run, kids (and parents) like having things to do in the meantime. Now, you don’t even need to have a charger nearby. GamesInCase™ is the pennycake® way to fill any pocket of time. These open-ended dry erase games are made to play together, again and again. Play, wipe, and pick the next one.
With 35 waiting games, running out the clock doesn’t have to be boring ever again. Read on to learn more about GamesInCase™
Fill any pocket of time
GamesInCase™ is made up of five different categories to create fun on-the-go. Each one is designed for a specific kind of collaborative fun, with 5-10 games and activities in each category. Complete with three dry-erase markers and an eraser cloth, you and your kiddo(s) will never run out of fun—these open-ended games can be played again and again, all with unique outcomes. Let’s see what’s inside
Play
These games are the classic ones (like the dot game) that you know and love, now with a pennycake twist. What if Tic Tac Toe was bigger and better and even more competitive than before? That’s where Big Tac Toe comes in!
Smile
When you need something silly to carry you through the day, the smile cards are your answer. These activities are made for silliness, laughter, and never-endin’ cheesin’ (smiles).
Care
Who said showing care had to be a chore? Activities designed to teach kids how to be mindful, thoughtful, and considerate inspire care in a way that invites creativity.
Learn
There’s so much to learn—from new people, in new places, and about new things. This category gives kids a taste of the world around them with activities designed to educate.
Create
Let’s help kids get creative with activities that inspire storytelling, art, and imagination.
Where GamesInCase comes in handy
- At the doctor’s office
- In the car
- While a sibling has soccer practice
- In line at a restaurant
- While parents get ready for the day
- Waiting to eat dinner
- When parents are working from home
- On an airplane
- Winding down after dinner
- Any time you don’t know what to do for 20 minutes
Questions and Answers
Q: How many cards come in the box?
A: There are 25 double-sided dry-erase game cards in the box.
Q: What ages is GamesInCase™ meant for?
A: GamesInCase™ is great for kids of about any age. These games are designed to be collaborative, so even if they’re not reading yet, they can still enjoy as long as a reader is playing along with them.
Q: Who developed GamesInCase™?
A: Pennycake works with child and family therapists, who advised on product design principles. Each pennycake game is designed to bring families together and help create meaningful moments of playful engagement.
Q: Is GamesInCase™ portable?
A: Yes, it’s designed to go! With a convenient case, the cards and markers slot right in.
