Construction Dice Game for Seniors | Low-Prep Group Activity for Assisted Living and Adult Day Programs

Bring a little job-site fun to your next group activity with this printable Construction Dice Game!

The familiar construction language, easy directions, and lighthearted competition make this a fun activity for older adults, especially retired tradespeople, construction workers, equipment operators, and anyone who enjoys trucks, tools, or building projects.

Candy may be used, but it is not required. Activity directors can substitute bingo chips, buttons, pennies, plastic coins, pom-poms, blocks, or other facility-approved manipulatives.

THIS ACTIVITY MAY SUPPORT:

• Social interaction and group participation
• Turn-taking and following simple directions
• Light decision-making
• Hand-eye coordination and fine-motor movement
• Friendly competition
• Occupational reminiscence and conversation
• Engagement in a structured seated activity

IDEAL FOR:

• Assisted living communities
• Independent living communities
• Memory care groups, with staff assistance as appropriate
• Adult day programs
• Senior centers
• Skilled nursing recreation programs
• Men’s groups and clubs
• Intergenerational activities
• Construction-themed activity days
• Labor Day programs
• National Skilled Trades Day activities
• Occupational reminiscence programs
• Small-group or table activities

HOW TO PLAY:

1. Give every player three playing pieces.
2. Place the extra pieces in the center to create the “Supply Depot.”
3. Players take turns rolling one standard six-sided die.
4. Follow the instruction that corresponds with the number rolled.
5. Continue for a set amount of time or number of rounds.
6. The player with the most pieces at the end may be declared the winner.

SUGGESTED PLAYING PIECES:

• Bingo chips
• Large buttons
• Plastic coins
• Pom-poms
• Building blocks
• Pennies
• Wrapped candy or mints
• Other facility-approved manipulatives

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• One ready-to-print Construction Candy Dice Game 
• Option to print 1 US Letter Size Game Card or 2 Half Sheet Cards/Page
• Digital PDF format
• Designed for simple print-and-play preparation

PLEASE NOTE:

This is a digital download. No physical product, candy, tokens, or dice will be mailed.

TERMS OF USE:

This printable is intended for use by the original purchaser within their facility, program or household. The digital file may not be resold, redistributed, shared online or given to another facility or organization.

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