Games for children with special needs

For children, growth comes first. That’s why we offer games that support kids in special education in their development. Our serious games encourage children to play together, which helps them to practice important social-emotional skills. This way, kids learn from and with each other!

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Seasonal Trios

For Tovertafel 2

Turn the cards over with your hand and look for three matching pictures. Can you find them all?
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Monster Pairs

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Look closely to see what cards have the same shapes and colors, and discover the funny monsters!
- Effect
  
  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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Frog King

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Catch the most flies with your frog and play against each other. Who will be the frog king?
- Effect
  
  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Ducklings

For Tovertafel 2

Quack! Rescue as many ducklings as you can and return them to their mother.
- Effect
  
  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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Bubble Bath

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

The paddling pool is filled with bubbles! Play with them or look for the toys in the water.
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  Physical
  
  Sensory
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  (2)
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Fairy-Tale Mist

For Tovertafel 2

As you move your hands across the table, a trail of coloured mist appears. Something is hidden in there...
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  Physical
  
  Sensory
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  (2)
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Emotions

For Tovertafel 2

Do you recognise the emotion on the faces? Point to it and you'll hear the answer. “I'm happy!”
- Effect
  
  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Soccer Game

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Push the ball across the table towards the goal of the other team. GOAL! Whoop and cheer to celebrate!
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Flying Saucer

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Whose turn is it to make the UFO disappear? Let it burst apart in a colorful cloud. It's magic!
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (2)
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Candy Fish

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Push the cheerful fish to the candy together without hitting the spines and watch it change!
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Moles

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Hit the moles on their heads as they come out of their holes and earn as many points as you can.
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Stardust

For Tovertafel 1&2

Enjoy the colorful dust particles that shoot in all directions as you move your hand over them.
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  Physical
  
  Sensory
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  (2)
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Rainbow

For Tovertafel 1&2

Reveal enchanting colors, sounds and stars by moving your arm or body over the rainbow.
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  Physical
  
  Sensory
- Level
  
  (2)
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Emotion Words

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Explain emotions to the monkey and put your answers in the pot. Help him to feel the emotions!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Steam Train

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Clear the trees and cows off the tracks together so that the cheerful toy train can continue!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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Constellations

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch the twinkling star and draw a picture in the stars. What will it be? Explore ideas together!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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Rocket Sums

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Fill the space rocket’s fuel tank by playing the right numbers and fly to the planet.
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Animal Letters

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Can you finish the animal's name? Choose the right letter and the animal will appear and make a sound!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Letter Board

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Change the order of the game tiles to create words. Who can make the longest word?
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Hamster Maze

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Look ahead and turn the luminous tubes in time so that the funny hamster can eat his carrot!
- Effect
  
  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Mindset

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Place a game tile on the playing surface. Answer questions about emotions and get to know each other.
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Safe Cracker

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Solve the math problem, point to the answer and crack the golden vault. The fastest wins the treasure!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Baby Monsters

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Give the egg the food it asks for. Watch it grow until it hatches. Welcome to the world baby monster!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Paint Splatters

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Smash the paint balls, enjoy each new color and create a cheerful work of art together!
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  Physical
  
  Sensory
- Level
  
  (2)
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Sandy Beach

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Enjoy the summer sun and the sea on the white beach and dig for hidden treasures in the sand.
- Effect
  
  Physical
  
  Sensory
- Level
  
  (3)
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Ball Toss

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Tap the balls and try to roll them into the spinning holes and collect as many points as possible.
- Effect
  
  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Bookworm

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Rub the letters to lure the cheerful bookworm and spell the word in the book.
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Time Bomb

For Tovertafel 2

Indicate the right time on the bomb. Be quick, before it explodes!
- Effect
  
  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Marble Snake

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Touch the colorful buttons and move the snake to the marbles. The more it eats, the more it grows!
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  Cognitive
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (5)
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Race Cars

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Push the two cool racing cars and tear across the racetrack. The first to finish five rounds wins!
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Mine Carts

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Work together to fill your cart with beautiful, colored gemstones. Which color wins?
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (4)
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Pond

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Enjoy the colorful fish and the ripples in the water as you try to touch the fish.
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  Physical
  
  Sensory
- Level
  
  (2)
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Birthday Cake

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Celebrate the players' birthdays by decorating the festive cakes together. Hip hip hooray!
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  Sensory
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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Windmills

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Swing your arms back and forth. The windmills start spinning and become more and more colorful!
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  Physical
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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Puppies

For Tovertafel 1 & 2

Take the ball from the puppies and roll it away. They'll bring it back with their tails wagging.
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  Sensory
  
  Social
- Level
  
  (3)
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The effects of play

Children discover the world through play. This is important for their development, even more so for kids with special needs. That is why the Tovertafel games stimulate children in various ways: physically, socially, sensorially, and cognitively. This way, kids with special needs can express themselves in their own way.
The interactive light projections do not only encourage children to move, but also motivate them to keep on discovering. They boost self-esteem and encourage autonomy. Our engaging games make it easy to focus, which gives teachers the time to practice new skills with their students. This way, kids can practice social-emotional skills such as waiting for your turn, communicating with others and understanding emotions.

The games…

Support social-emotional learning
Encourage children to move in a playful way
Boost self-esteem and create focus

Game levels of our games

The Tovertafel games have game levels between 1 and 5. This figure describes the level of anticipated cognitive activity.

Level 1: These games are intended for observation only. We do not offer level 1 games (yet).
Level 2: The players do not only observe the games, but are inquired to keep their attention.
Level 3: These games work toward a particular goal and require players to memorize things. To play level 3 games, the players need to stay focused. Every act is rewarded!
Level 4: It’s possible to make ‘mistakes’ while playing these games. The aim is to make the players think and reason. Their reactions can influence whether or not they reach the final goal.
Level 5: Level 5 games focus on the part of the brain that controls executive functions, such as planning and decision making. All Tovertafel games have game levels between 1 and 5. This figure describes the level of anticipated cognitive activity.

Seniors living with demenia

Breaks through apathy and stimulates brain activity in elderly people living with dementia.

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Adults with an intellectual disability

Stimulate adults with an intellectual disability at their own level and promote social interaction.

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Cognitive effects

The Tovertafel games increase alertness and focus for adults with intellectual disabilities. The players’ self-confidence grows as they experience what they are able to do, often to their own surprise.
Physical effects

Training motor skills in people with intellectual disabilities is essential as it allows them to explore and understand the world around them. Our games will help them with this.
Social effects

Playing is something you do together. Social interactions help people with intellectual disabilities to feel understood. Games in this category stimulate social contact.
Sensory effects

Exposing people with an intellectual disability to stimuli in an appropriate manner allows them to relax, discover and learn. Our games in this category will help them with this.

Co-design

Tover innovates, develops and designs. When designing games for adults with intellectual disabilities, we know it is important to put yourself in their shoes. That's why we develop our products together with our players and their care professionals. This process is what we call co-design.

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Research

Tover does research. Together with researchers, we are always on the lookout for new developments that improve the quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities. In this way, we are able to create games that fit seamlessly with the needs and requirements of both the target audience and their care professionals.

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Service

Tover supports. We provide care professionals and family members with extensive guidance on how to use the Tovertafel via My Tover, our online platform. From installation support to smart game tips!

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Games for children with special needs

Seasonal Trios

Monster Pairs

Frog King

Ducklings

Bubble Bath

Fairy-Tale Mist

Emotions

Soccer Game

Flying Saucer

Candy Fish

Moles

Stardust

Rainbow

Emotion Words

Steam Train

Constellations

Rocket Sums

Animal Letters

Letter Board

Hamster Maze

Mindset

Safe Cracker

Baby Monsters

Paint Splatters

Sandy Beach

Ball Toss

Bookworm

Time Bomb

Marble Snake

Race Cars

Mine Carts

Pond

Birthday Cake

Windmills

Puppies

The effects of play

Game levels of our games

Seniors living with demenia

Adults with an intellectual disability

Cognitive effects

Physical effects

Social effects

Sensory effects

Co-design

Research

Service