Abacus for Seniors
Number Games
Abacus is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Slide beads on the counting frame to show the number. Each rod counts ones, tens or hundreds.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Abacus
The abacus is one of the oldest counting tools there is, and it is still used in some places today.
How to play Abacus
- Tap Play now. Abacus opens right here in your web browser.
- Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
- Follow the line at the top of the screen. To begin, it says: “Slide beads to the left to show the number.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Tens and ones, with help.
- Medium: Tens and ones.
- Harder: Hundreds too. The number is in words.
Why people enjoy it
Abacus is a calm puzzle you can do in a few minutes or stay with for longer. It is all about working with numbers, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Abacus easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Tens and ones, with help. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Hundreds too. The number is in words.
Can I play Abacus on a phone or tablet?
Yes. It works in the web browser on a phone, tablet or computer, with large text and big buttons. There is nothing to download.
What else is on ElderWit.com besides Abacus?
Abacus is one of 1,000+ games on ElderWit.com: word games, cards, trivia, puzzles, memory games and more, all with large print, calm screens and no ads.
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