Mind over matter

The new board game Lift It! Deluxe has parents and kids building structures using the crane that they hold in their hands — or strap on their heads — for maximum guffaws.

Lift It is recommended for players ages 8 and older, who will be maximizing their coordination skills while they race the clock to stack pieces with the crane. Players can also join forces in teams and cooperatively crane.

But the fun in this game is really watching the parents or grandparents trying to maintain their dignity with a crane strapped to their head. With Lift It! Deluxe, the hilarity will ensue.

Lift It! Deluxe board game, $34.99, www.marblesthebrainstore.com.