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7yr old DS-what can he play on his own?!

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notenoughtogoround · 11/09/2019 16:20

Hi
I’m an avid follower of the Christmas threads and was hoping someone might have some ideas of presents we can buy for 7 yr old DS that he can play with independently?
I’ve got some jigsaws but I’m keen for him to develop the skill of playing on his own, and not just on the IPad! Any ideas?
Thanks!

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GrandmaSharksDentures · 11/09/2019 16:24

My 7 yr old enjoys Lego, Hot wheels & magnetic building toys

banskuwansku · 11/09/2019 17:05

Gravitrax is good. My ds9 plays with his Star Wars Lego everyday. Before Star Wars it was Lego City sets he was into.

BringMoreCoffee · 11/09/2019 17:13

Thinkfun games

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notenoughtogoround · 11/09/2019 17:24

Thanks for the suggestions! He went through a massive Lego phase but seems less bothered at the moment-he is pretty good at least keeping himself busy but it often involves IPad or TV and I’m keen to get him some games he can play. Thanks!

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SunshineAngel · 11/09/2019 17:27

My nephew loves creative things, like colouring, painting, and colour by numbers are his favourites. I agree puzzles are great.

Baboutheocelot · 11/09/2019 17:27

Rush hour
Snap circuits

Happybell · 11/09/2019 19:17

Perfection Game - cheaper alternatives on amazon

Simon says or Bop it

Speed cup challenge

Maze ball

John Adams electronic wires - pricey though

Screwball Scramble

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notenoughtogoround · 11/09/2019 19:37

Aw these are brilliant thank you! Just ordered perfection and rush hour - both look great Smile

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Happybell · 11/09/2019 19:53

If I can think of anything else I’ll let you. I’ve got an only child so when he was into toys (now 14) I became a pro at searching for one player games and activities!

FurrySlipperBoots · 11/09/2019 19:58

Apart from board games, I'm thinking anything can be played alone! But I recommend a marble run. One of those big complex ones with lots of interactive pieces.

Happybell · 11/09/2019 19:59

Etch a sketch, not sure if they still make it.

One for the summer is swing ball!

LittleMousewithcloggson · 11/09/2019 21:54

Mine love bop it

BikeRunSki · 11/09/2019 21:57

screwball scramble

BikeRunSki · 11/09/2019 21:57

Basketball hoop

tryingtobebetterallthetime · 11/09/2019 22:01

Paint by number
Model kits for airplanes/cars/creatures
Jigsaw puzzles
Word finding books
Mechanic type toys that use tools

Cecilandsnail · 11/09/2019 22:24

Rush hour
Shut the box
Story dice
Kinex

Stompythedinosaur · 12/09/2019 00:28

There's a company called Smart Games that makes 1 player puzzle games. My dd got Jump In for her 7th birthday and loved it.

mamabluestar · 22/09/2019 16:51

I've been googling the above suggestions and the company Think fun seem to have several different games

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