FAQ

The Tovertafel is an interactive projection system with games for people with cognitive disabilities. It projects games that respond to movement, turning any table, floor or surface into a playing space. It’s designed to fit seamlessly into daily care and education routines, supporting cognitive and emotional well-being through play.

The Tovertafel was created in 2015 by Tover, a Dutch company pioneering the use of purposeful play to improve the quality of life and care for people with cognitive challenges. The first Tovertafel was created as part of the PhD research of Tover’s CEO and co-founder, Hester Anderiesen Le Riche. Today, the Tovertafel is used in care and education institutions worldwide.

The Tovertafel was the first interactive game projection system designed specifically for people with dementia, intellectual disabilities, and children in special education. Born from academic research and co-designed with care professionals, it pioneered the category of warm technology and purposeful play for people with cognitive challenges. Since then, Tover has led the way in bringing interactive, research-based games for care institutions around the world.

The Tovertafel is designed to support the cognitive and emotional well-being of seniors with dementia, adults with intellectual disabilities, and children with special educational needs. It offers tailored games that promote connection, learning, and joy across these groups.

Explore our memory care, intellectual disability care, or inclusive education pages to see how it supports each target group.

Purposeful play is play with intention. In care and education, it helps stimulate the mind, encourage movement, and support emotional well-being. With the Tovertafel, every game is designed to spark this purposeful play, making joy accessible to everyone.

Yes! The Tovertafel is designed so that everyone, regardless of their cognitive or physical abilities, can participate and enjoy meaningful play together. We have games for 5 different levels that correspond to different cognitive abilities. This way, each player can be challenged at their own level.

The Tovertafel benefits people with cognitive challenges by creating joyful moments through play, while also supporting caregivers and educators in their daily work.

For players, it stimulates the mind, encourages movement, and reduces apathy and agitation. For caregivers and educators, it makes daily routines easier and increases job satisfaction by turning care into positive, shared experiences.

Yes, the Tovertafel is designed to be simple and intuitive to use, so caregivers can use it as part of their everyday routines without any training or special preparation needed.

Yes, the impact and benefits of the Tovertafel are backed by scientific research. Studies show that the Tovertafel reduces apathy, stimulates physical activity, and improves the quality of life of people with cognitive disabilities.

Explore the research that proves the benefits of the Tovertafel and the evidence behind our games here.

The Tovertafel 3 is a ceiling-mounted system ideal for group play, while the Tovertafel Pixie is a lightweight, mobile version that is great for one-on-one activities.

Both offer a wide range of interactive games. The difference is whether you need a fixed solution for shared group activities or a flexible option for person-centred care.

The right Tovertafel depends on the needs of your care setting. If you want a solution for shared spaces and daily group activities, the Tovertafel 3 is the best choice. If you prefer a compact, mobile option for personalized care or smaller settings, the Tovertafel Pixie is the perfect fit.

Still not sure about which Tovertafel is the best fit for your care setting? Get in touch with us — we’ll be happy to provide personalized guidance to help you make the right choice.

The Tovertafel offers a wide range of interactive games designed for different goals, from social and cognitive stimulation to physical activity and sensory relaxation. Players can solve puzzles, swipe leaves, bake bread, or enjoy calming visuals. 

All of our games are co-designed with care professionals, researchers and players themselves,  to make sure we’re supporting both fun and well-being for people with cognitive challenges.

Yes, Tovertafel games are designed so that everyone can participate and enjoy at their own level, regardless of their cognitive or physical abilities. Our game library includes Level 1 to Level 5 games, ranging from simple sensory play to more complex, challenging activities.

Explore all games for seniors living with dementia and games for Intellectual Disability Care. They stimulate movement and social interaction, enabling us to conquer apathy. Our serious games produce results that are real and measurable.

All Tovertafel games are developed in close cooperation with care professionals, researchers and the players themselves in a process we call co-design. In this way, we make sure that our games truly meet the needs and wishes of the people they are designed for.

Learn more about our co-design process here.

Open Play & Learn is a subscription that gives you unlimited access to all games for your target group, as well as full access to our online platform My Tover, where you can find helpful videos, the best game tips, and advice on how to take full advantage of your Tovertafel.

The Tovertafel is designed to be straightforward to install and easy to use. Setup involves attaching the mount to a suitable weight-bearing structure and ensuring there’s a power point nearby. The entire process takes approximately two hours. Once installed, the Tovertafel is ready to use at the press of a button!

Our Service Team is always available if you have any questions before or during installation.

On My Tover, you can find a variety of helpful information and tips on how to use the Tovertafel, such as a 3-module Introduction Program that shows you all there is to know about how to make the most of your Tovertafel with your residents and your care staff.

Additionally, our team is always ready to provide remote help if you have any questions.

Yes, the Tovertafel is suitable for both group activities and one-on-one sessions. In group settings, many players can interact with the games at the same time. For individual use, it can be set up for one-on-one sessions to provide more personalized moments of engagement.

Each Tovertafel game has a game level. If you don’t know which level is appropriate for your group of players, we recommend that you can start with a Level 3 game. You can then choose a higher or lower level for the next game, depending on the players’ reactions.

On My Tover you can also find extensive playbooks to help you guide a play session and choose the game at the ideal level for your group of players.

Yes, the Tovertafel can be moved between different locations. The Tovertafel 3 comes with two ceiling mounts, and its Click-and-Ready system makes it easy to move the device between mounting points. The Tovertafel Pixie is fully mobile thanks to its wheeled design, so you can roll it from one room to another without effort.

You can see the Tovertafel in action by requesting a demo. Just fill in our contact form and a member of our team will be in touch, or contact us via info@tover.care. You can also visit our YouTube channel to explore videos of our games, our products, and inspiring stories from care professionals.

The price of a Tovertafel depends on your care or education setting, as we offer a variety of game and hardware packages with flexible pricing models. Because every care community and player group is unique, we provide personalized quotes instead of a one-size-fits-all price.

You can tell us a little about your unique situation through our contact form, and a member of the Tover team will get in touch to recommend the Tovertafel package that best fits your needs.

You can request a quote for a Tovertafel and purchase it via this contact form, or send an email to info@tover.care.

Once we receive your contact information and the payment has been confirmed, your Tovertafel will be delivered within 4-8 weeks.

If you’re looking for funding to buy a Tovertafel, crowdfunding is an excellent way to do that. We understand it may seem tricky, but it’s easier than you think. We’ve put together a toolkit with tips and resources to help you kick-start your own fundraising campaign for a Tovertafel.

Yes, we offer repairs and maintenance for the Tovertafel. Minor issues like software problems can usually be solved remotely by our Service Team. For hardware failures, we arrange pickup and repair at our service point. Depending on the time we need to repair your device and on availability, you will receive a temporary replacement unit so you can continue playing while our service Team repairs your original device.

The repairs will be done free of charge if they occur within the original or extended warranty period. If your warranty has expired or the issue is due to improper use, repairs are still available but the costs will be billed to you.

Our Service Team is always happy to help if you need help with your Tovertafel. You can send an email to service@tover.care or call us at +31 (0)85 3034819.

Try turning your Tovertafel off completely with the remote control. Let the unit cool down and wait until you hear the two beeps. Turn the main black switch to OFF (O). Wait approximately 30 seconds. Turn the switch back to ON (I) and press the red button on the remote control.

If this does not solve the problem, please contact us and our Service Team will help you further.

You can find a variety of tips, resources and inspiration on My Tover, our online platform designed to help you get the most out of your Tovertafel. There you’ll find step-by-step instructions, videos, activity ideas, and inspiration to use the games in everyday care.