Accordion for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Accordion is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Cards sit in a line. Move a pile onto its neighbor, or onto the pile three places back, when the suit or the rank matches.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Accordion
- Tap Play now. Accordion 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: “Tap a card, then tap the card it can sit on.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Seven cards. Squeeze them into one pile.
- Medium: Twelve cards. Get down to two piles.
- Harder: Eighteen cards. Get down to three piles.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Accordion with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Accordion easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Seven cards. Squeeze them into one pile. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Eighteen cards. Get down to three piles.
Can I play Accordion 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 Accordion?
Accordion 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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