Tovertafel and Tovertafel Pixie
Interactive light-projection games from Tover for aged care, disability services and schools. Available in Australia from NovitaTech.
At NovitaTech, we’re proud to bring you the Tovertafel range from Tover, a Dutch company that takes play seriously.
The Tovertafel (“magic table”) projects interactive games onto a table. The Tovertafel Pixie is its smaller, mobile sibling that rolls from room to room. Both are designed to create purposeful play for people with cognitive challenges, and moments of connection with the people who support them.
About the Tovertafel
The Tovertafel is an interactive games system made by Tover in the Netherlands. It combines a projector, infrared sensors, a speaker and a processor, and projects games onto almost any table. The games respond to the smallest hand and arm movements.
It is used in disability services, aged care homes, day programs, libraries and schools, with game collections for people living with dementia, adults living with intellectual disability, and children in inclusive education.
Why care providers choose it
- Designed with care professionals and players, and supported by research (see Tover’s research)
- Enjoyable for both clients and care staff
- Works on almost any surface, including wheelchair trays
- Suits one-to-one sessions and groups
- Quick to install and start at the press of a button
Tovertafel or Tovertafel Pixie?
| Tovertafel | Tovertafel Pixie | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Group play around a table, and one-to-one sessions | One-to-one and small group sessions in any room |
| Designed for | People living with dementia, adults with intellectual disability, and children in inclusive education (separate game collections) | People living with dementia |
| Where it projects | Onto a table or other flat surface, including wheelchair trays | Onto tables, walls or ceilings, with automatic surface detection |
| How it moves | Mounted above the table with a quick click-and-ready system, so it can move between rooms | Lightweight, with integrated wheels to roll from room to room |
| Example games | Flowers, Leaves, Rainbow, Puppies, Shopping List | My Puppy (table), Coloured Lens and Lava Bubbles (wall and ceiling) |
| Set-up | Plug in and start | Plug in; calibrates automatically |
How the Tovertafel works
Thanks to the click-and-ready system, the Tovertafel is quick to install and move. From wheelchair trays to tables, the games can be played on almost any surface.
The games are interactive light projections. Sensors pick up even small movements, so the experience feels intuitive for players at every level.
Tovertafel for adults living with intellectual disability
Interactive games designed for adults living with intellectual disability. The games adapt to each player’s level, so everyone can take part and build confidence without the fear of getting things wrong.
Tovertafel for people living with dementia
Games designed with and for people living with dementia, to be enjoyed individually or in groups. They are designed to encourage movement, social interaction and moments of happiness. For one-to-one sessions in a person’s own room, see the Tovertafel Pixie.
Tovertafel Games
The Tovertafel offers a wide variety of enjoyable games designed to be engaging and featuring familiar objects. Some are a bit more challenging, involving numbers or language, but most focus on delightful and colourful light displays with images from nature or everyday life.
Flowers
Imagine vibrant and intensely coloured flowers dancing across the table in the Flowers game. It’s exceptionally beautiful and great for newcomers or those with visual impairments. Players can interact by rubbing the flower projection on the table, causing the flower to grow. Since gardening and flowers are popular topics, it provides a wonderful conversation starter. This game is not only social but also encourages a lot of movement.
Leaves
Experience the essence of autumn in the Leaves game! Projected leaves gently breeze across the table, prompting players to instinctively ‘throw’ the leaves, reminiscent of a playful woodland walk. Bright ladybirds popping up between the leaves add joy and surprise. This game often triggers delightful memories and is fantastic for promoting physical movement.
Rainbow
A true multisensory experience, this game is wonderful for stimulating all the senses. By moving their arm or body across the rainbow, players can reveal colours, sounds, and stars.
Puppies
Feedback from partners and carers indicates that this is one of the best games to play with adults living with intellectual disabilities. Players take the ball from the puppies and roll it away, who will then receive the ball with their tails wagging, giving them a sense of satisfaction.
Shopping List
This game asks players to remember the right groceries and put them into the basket. They’ll even hear the scanner ‘beep,’ encouraging them to keep going as they make their way through the list.
Every time we play a Tovertafel game, I see one of our clients transform into a completely different and assertive woman!
Interactive games for adults living with intellectual disability
Focus and confidence
The games are designed to encourage alertness and focus, and to help players discover what they can do, often to their own surprise.
Movement
The projections respond to even the slightest hand movements, encouraging players to reach, move and explore.
Social connection
Playing together creates bonds. The games encourage interaction between players, and between players and their carers.
Sensory play
Images and sounds create a sensory experience that can be relaxing or engaging, depending on the game.
Thanks to the Tovertafel, our clients – who normally aren’t able to play games together – can now play side by side. Each at their own level.
Games at five levels
Tovertafel games for adults with intellectual disability are grouped into levels, so each player can find games that suit them:
- Level 1: observation (games for this level are still in development)
- Level 2: capturing attention
- Level 3: goal-oriented play and memory
- Level 4: making choices
- Level 5: planning and problem-solving
Demo, pricing and funding
The best way to understand the Tovertafel is to see it. We can arrange a demo for your team and talk through pricing and what’s included.
The Tovertafel and Pixie are usually bought by organisations such as aged care homes, disability services, schools and libraries. Talk to us about quotes for organisations and the funding options that may apply to you.
Tovertafel FAQs
Who makes the Tovertafel?
Tover, a Dutch company that started with the PhD research of its founder Hester Le Riche at Delft University of Technology. Tover develops its games with care professionals and players.
What’s the difference between the Tovertafel and the Pixie?
The Tovertafel is mounted above a table for group play and has game collections for several audiences. The Pixie is mobile, projects onto tables, walls or ceilings, and is designed for dementia care. See the comparison.
Can I see one before buying?
Yes. Request a demo and our team will be in touch.
Where can I find more information?
Download the Tovertafel brochure (PDF) or visit tover.care.
Tovertafel from NovitaTech
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