# All-Ages Word Games 2 Way Words Bridges Generational Gaps for Players Eight to 108 By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2021-12-03 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2-way-words References: [toyworldmag](https://toyworldmag.co.uk/2-way-words-game-bridges-generation-gap/) & [2way.games](http://www.2way.games)  2 Way Words challenges pairs of players to [battle with words on a grid](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wordle-remake) and it provides all-ages fun whether someone is expanding their vocabulary or a seasoned wordsmith. A young player by the name of Charlie Pelling saw that the age guide on the [word game](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageinclusive-classic-game) was suited to players from eight to 108 and a match was created with an older player. 97 year-old word fan Ruby Hill invited Pelling to her care home to prove that age is just a number, and the game helped to bridge the generational gap in an entertaining way. For even more fun, there are several [expansion packs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dat-game-family-edition) of the games that have been created, including ones with arrows, numbers, animals and flags. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Youth](https://www.trendhunter.com/youth) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Inter-generational Games:** Opportunity for games that can bring people of different age groups together in an entertaining and engaging way. - **Expandable Word Games:** Creation of expandable word games with additional elements to provide new and fresh gameplay, that can keep players engaged. - **Multiplayer Word Games:** Development of multiplayer game formats that can provide a fun and social experience for players from different locales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Industry:** Opportunity for toy companies to innovate and create unique word games that bridge generation gaps and engage multiple players. - **Mobile Gaming Industry:** Opportunity for mobile gaming companies to create word game apps with features such as multiplayer modes, level-based content, and in-app purchases. - **Senior Care Industry:** Introducing word games to seniors, particularly in care facilities, can provide a fun and social activity, and games that involve inter-generational partners can bring additional benefits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Generational Trivia Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/age-gap.md) - [Anagram Puzzle Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eightile-anagram-game.md) - [Stimulating Word Association Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-of-words.md) - [Gen Z-Focused Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scrabble-together.md) - [Age-Inclusive Board Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbro-5.md) - [Multiplayer Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crossplay.md) - [Associative Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/word-puzzle-connections.md) - [Competitive Word Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lingo-battle.md) - [Adult Board Game Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ageless-innovation-hasbro.md)