Across the River: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Across the River is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Row everything across the river without leaving the wrong two alone together.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Across the River
- Tap Play now. Across the River 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: “Put things in the boat, then tap Row across.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A goose and a sack of corn.
- Medium: A fox, a goose and a sack of corn.
- Harder: Four to carry. The boat holds two.
Why people enjoy it
Across the River is a satisfying puzzle with a clear goal and big, easy to see pieces. It is all about thinking a problem through, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Across the River easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A goose and a sack of corn. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Four to carry. The boat holds two.
Can I play Across the River 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 Across the River?
Across the River 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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