Wii bowling wows the elderly in Chicago

Remember how we said you can make non-gamers into gamers? Well, here’s another success story of that happening, leading another group of individuals to follow the footsteps of elderly gamers like Barbara St. Hilaire and Doris Self.

According to the Chicago Tribune, there’s an entire retirement community in Lincolnshire that’s gotten hooked on Wii Sports‘ bowling game. In fact, they even have weekly tournaments and, when their grandkids come to visit, they’re the ones indoctrinating their grandkids into gaming with friendly competition.

The story’s definitely a lighthearted read, and there are even pictures. The Wii’s definitely expanding the demographic and redefining the image of gamers and gaming. Our question is, have you ever used a game to connect with people like the Wii’s managed to do? Send us your thoughts on it.

Remember how we said you can make non-gamers into gamers? Well, here’s another success story of that happening, leading another group of individuals to follow the footsteps of elderly gamers like Barbara St. Hilaire and Doris Self.

According to the Chicago Tribune, there’s an entire retirement community in Lincolnshire that’s gotten hooked on Wii Sports‘ bowling game. In fact, they even have weekly tournaments and, when their grandkids come to visit, they’re the ones indoctrinating their grandkids into gaming with friendly competition.

The story’s definitely a lighthearted read, and there are even pictures. The Wii’s definitely expanding the demographic and redefining the image of gamers and gaming. Our question is, have you ever used a game to connect with people like the Wii’s managed to do? Send us your thoughts on it.