This is a list of games and online activities dedicated to colour, which are suitable for children and adults alike. We have selected games and playful elements that also teach facts or experiences but still are fun to do.
This list will grow and we welcome your suggestions and recommendations to include games not listed yet, or hearing about how you enjoyed playing them.
Online Games
Bloople's Colors Let the Blooples help you learn your colors.
Click the Colour (and not the word) Author: Rob Manuel
Further details: Stroop effect arcade game. Can be played online. Free online resource. Recommended age: All ages, but the ability to read is necessary. Summary: It's quite a challenge! Can you reach level 10? More on the web:www2.b3ta.com/clickthecolour/ (Eng.) (2009-03-17).
Further details: Free online educational game. Recommended age: For the little ones, but the ability to read is necessary (otherwise help will be needed). Summary: You click on the colour in a shape and you have three colours to decide which one is correct. It's a good game for smaller children. (Victoria, aged 10; 2009-02-22) More on the web:www.kinderwebgames.com/red.html (Eng.) (2009-03-17).
Further details: Free online resource. All the Sudokus can be solved online. Introduction in English only. Summary: Play Sudoku with colours. You will find different colour Sudokus to choose from. Students of HGK Lucerne designed a variety of colour combinations in a one day colour workshop.
You will find sudokus for people with colour perception problems as well. More on the web:www.sablonier.ch/sudoku/flash/entry.php (Eng.) (2009-03-17).
Further details: Free online resource; changing to a 'full screen' is possible. Summary: With Sorting Room, Mixing Room, Colouring Room and Instructions. Recommended age: Preschool and Kindergarten. More on the web:www.bbc.co.uk/cbeebies/fun/colourcottage.shtml (Eng.) (2009-03-26).
Further details: Free online resource. Summary: A collection of 9 interactive colour games. Or rather, exercises disguised as games. They aim at providing some fun while learning how to classify colours. More on the web:www.livelygrey.com/exercises/submenu.html (Eng.) (2009-03-25).