Tag: Nintendo Switch
5 Kid-Approved Activities for Mother’s Day
Mother’s day is just around the corner, which means that moms all across the country are anticipating the classic gifts: chocolate, flowers, and burnt breakfast in bed. More than that, they’re looking forward to spending some quality time with their families. Who could ask for more?
Kids love the day just as much as you do. They get to celebrate their favorite person in the world, after all. To help kick things off, we’ve compiled some of our favorite activities to celebrate the day with your kids.
1. Arts and Crafts
There’s a lot of fun DIY arts and crafts projects that you can make with your kids. You can paint, bake, or even go on a bug safari. Break out the construction paper and get them to make mother’s day cards or paper mache flowers for you (or other family members).
2. Video Games
Video games are a fun and engaging way to play with your children. There are so many options of consoles and games that are built for group play, and really foster a fun environment. There can be some serious quality time snuggled up on the couch while playing a game.
Our recent favorite is the newly launched Nintendo Switch. It is a great choice for family bonding activities. The console features a broad variety of games and is sure to have something for everyone — including mom. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is a great game to play with the whole family with its fun multiplayer options.
3. Day Trip
You don’t have to spend a fortune on a vacation. Take a day trip to a local art or history museum. Or, find a nice park, pack a lunch, and have a picnic. Just don’t feed the ducks! Bread makes them sick.
4. Board Games
Board games are making a serious comeback. Break out the games & snacks, and have an all day game-a-thon with classics like Clue, Life, or that one where you get pied in the face. They’re board games, not bored games, so feel free to get a little silly with it.
5. Movies
Mother’s day is a great time to share some memories with your kids. Watch some old home movies or share pictures of your childhood. Take a trip down memory lane and blow their minds with the fact that you were a kid once, too. They’re sure to get a thrill out of the pre-smartphone era.
Mother’s Day Activities in Colorado Springs
Still not sure what to do this Mother’s Day? Treat your kids to a GameTruck party! Our Game Coaches specialize in a hassle-free experience so that you can take a short break — or even join in!
We’ll create a memorable experience that your kids will be talking about for weeks. For more information or to receive a quote, give us a call at 719-247-2664!
Which game console is best for families?
Who said video games are just for kids? If you are looking to add some excitement to your next family game night, consider investing in a new video game console for the whole family. But which gaming console is right for your clan?
The Nintendo Switch is a must-have game system for families, offering an exciting new direction for social gaming and multiplayer experiences. Here are 3 reasons why the Nintendo Switch is the ultimate game console for family gaming.
1. Flexibility for Families
Parents have been criticizing the divide between video game consoles for years and having to buy games for handheld devices as well as home consoles.
Not anymore. The Nintendo Switch easily transforms from a home console to a portable console, so whether you are staying inside or hitting the road for a family road trip, with the Nintendo Switch you can play your favorite games on-the-go from virtually anywhere.
2. All-Ages Game Selection
The Nintendo Switch offers a well-rounded list of launch titles that both kids and parents will love. Launch titles include nostalgic games like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild to party games like 1-2-Switch which is chock full of mini-games such as Quick Draw and Samurai Training that are guaranteed to keep your family busy during game night.
More heavy hitters are scheduled for the upcoming months including Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and Splatoon 2.
3. Social Features and Parental Controls
The Nintendo Switch console offers several multiplayer options, along with social games designed to be played in groups. The Joy-Con splits into two controllers, meaning you can play a multiplayer game right out of the box, without having to buy a second controller.
Parents can also monitor their kids game time with the free Parental Controls app from Nintendo. These controls can limit:
Which games your kids can play
How long (and how late) they can play
Whether they can post screenshots to social media
Whether they can purchase from the Nintendo eShop
See What the Nintendo Switch Has to Offer with GameTruck Jacksonville
We’re proud to announce that each of our game trailers now offers multiple Nintendo Switch consoles for your entertainment, in addition to our extensive collection of games and systems.
Do you want to make the Nintendo Switch the centerpiece for your next party? Let us create a memorable gaming experience that your kids and their friends will be talking about for weeks. For more information or to receive a quote, give us a call at (904) 900-0880!
Nintendo Switch: Good News for Parents?
Ever since the Nintendo Switch launched last month, the hot new console has been flying off of shelves and is in high demand everywhere. It’s clear that Nintendo’s latest console is a great success, but it isn’t just gamers that are excited, parents are too! This month we take a look at why the Nintendo Switch is exciting for the whole family.
Fun for All Ages
The Nintendo Switch caters to kids and adults of all ages, allowing a broad range of different age groups to play the console. The control schemes are easy enough for beginners to understand but sophisticated enough to offer precise gameplay. Each Joy-Con splits into two controllers, allowing your kids to play multiplayer games right out of the box, without buying extra accessories.
Multiple Functionality
Many of these functions are great for busy families, offering a number of age-appropriate games anywhere, whether on the road or the couch. The unit switches from a portable device to a TV home console. Nintendo’s newest console offers numerous family-friendly titles that are sure to get everyone in the family fired up.
Parental Controls and Family Friendly Games
In a surprising turn of events, the Nintendo Switch’s unexpected “killer app” isn’t a game at all, but the system’s customizable parental controls. Never before has a system given parents this much control over what their kids can or can’t do with the console. The Nintendo Switch features a specialized system that keeps your kids safely in the “family friendly” zone.
Parents will be able to use a free app for smart devices to control:
What games they can play
How long they can play
When they can play
What they can share on social networks
Parents can also set up restrictions on the Nintendo eShop to prevent kids from making unauthorized purchases. Parents can stay in the know with a monthly report that shows what games their children are playing the most.
Experience the Nintendo Switch in Memphis
Now that the Nintendo Switch has hit the shelves, we’re happy to announce that we’ve added several of these new consoles to our ever-growing collection. If you’d like to experience what the Nintendo Switch has to offer, book your own GameTruck party today! For more information or to receive a quote, give us a call at (888) 602-4263!