Jamming with Grandma

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You know those games that surprise you by mixing the past and present in the quirkiest way? That’s exactly what Jamming with Grandma does. You start off popping into your grandma’s music room, dusting off her old vinyl collection, and suddenly you’re neck-deep in classic rock riffs and fuzzy jazz licks. Instead of just listening, though, you’re handed controller power to join her on guitar, drums, or keyboard—and trust me, she’s a lot sassier at shredding solos than she lets on.

What really sold me was how the game blends a sweet story with interactive music puzzles. You’ll tap out rhythms in time with your grandma’s crooning vocals, swap instrument parts to remix her favorite tunes, and even throw in surprise sound effects like cowbells or record scratches. There’s a light-hearted challenge to each level, from memorizing chord progressions to adjusting your tempo so you don’t wind up playing “Air Jam” when she’s on a blues ballad. And as you progress, both your in-game skills and grandma’s virtual swagger level up together.

But perhaps the best part is how it feels like a genuine family hangout, even if you’re playing solo. The cutscenes between jams capture hilarious banter, and you can unlock wacky costumes—spiked leather jackets for her punk phase, neon shades for you—so every performance becomes its own little spectacle. By the time you wrap up, you’re not just watching a pixelated grandma rock out, you’re practically high-fiving her across the screen. It’s such a warm, unexpected combo of humor, heart and head-banging that I’ve found myself recommending it to anyone in need of a good mood boost.