GAMES (OLDER) PEOPLE PLAY

GAMES (OLDER) PEOPLE PLAY
"Call of Duty": World War II simulation game. Twenty-four characters, including some who are citizen soldiers, take on bad guys and execute missions. For info, visit softwaremart.biz.
Solitaire: The card game is a hit among older gamers who play it on computers or even on computer game consoles. People also play competitively at sites such as Solitaire.com and WorldWinner.com. Typically, games cost $1, though many online card rooms also include payouts for winners.
"NASCAR Thunder 2004": The newest version of this favorite of all ages, the game pits a player against NASCAR regulars. Available at retailers and several online sources.
On the horizon ... Tapwave's new Zodiac, a multiuse handheld device billed as the first "mobile entertainment console," includes features that make it something of a Game Boy for grown-ups. It's slated to hit stores this year (orders are being taken online, www.tapwave.com). The $400 device includes photo viewing, video, music storage and gaming. The company is aiming this handheld at adults. For information, visit Tapwave.com.