Handheld electronic games are an economical solution for many of life's "down times". While you can always go the expensive route by purchasing one of the high priced gaming systems, very few of those games can compete with some of the old standbys. Games like solitaire, chess, crossword puzzles, word search and Suduko are just a few of the reasonably priced electronic handheld games that you can purchase at game supplies and electronic boutiques, department and discount stores and even in some grocery stores.
Not only are handheld games a great choice for the kids (it practically eliminates the whining from the back seat), but adults as well. Go anywhere where there is a lot of waiting going on - the doctor's office or any motor vehicles - and you will probably see a number of adults engrossed in a rousing game of Spider Solitaire or Blip Football. I know a lot of boyfriends and husbands who enjoy going shopping with their sweetie, but who just can't "hang" as long as they can. I have seen many a man sitting outside a changing room door with a purse and shopping bags at their feet and a handheld electronic game in their hands.
The electronic handheld game itself has come a long way since the originals. Now you can get games that offer background lights. Perfect for playing at 3:00 AM when you can't sleep. Some have forgone buttons altogether and offer a touch screen or a stylus. And yet most manage to stay under $25. I recommend that you take plenty with you on any family vacation. Not only will they help pass travel time, but almost every vacation has at least one day where vacationers find themselves stuck in the hotel room because of bad weather, sickness or just plain old amusement park exhaustion.
Most of today's board games now come in a handheld electronic form. Many families have forgone the big game box with all of the messy pieces, cards and fake money and converted to electronic versions of their favorite games for family night. The rule in most families is that the loser has to pick up and put the game away. Switching to an electronic handheld version will make that dishonorable task a whole lot easier to bear!
A wonderful added benefit to playing electronic handheld games is its ability to work wonders on your stress levels. People who can get engrossed in a mind puzzle rather than get angry at an unavoidable situation have much lower blood pressure and can transcend most of whatever life throws at them.
Most handheld games run on four or less AA batteries and fit perfectly into any purse, backpack, glove compartment or bedside table drawer. They are light, compact and once you find the game that you enjoy most you will almost look forward to those waiting around times.
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