Acrostic: A Word Game for Seniors
Word Games
Acrostic is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A word runs down the page. For each of its letters, pick a line that starts with that letter and fits the theme.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Acrostic
- Tap Play now. Acrostic 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: “Pick a line for the letter S that fits the theme.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Two lines to pick from for each letter.
- Medium: Three lines. Watch the first letter and the theme.
- Harder: Longer words, and the word itself is the theme.
Why people enjoy it
Acrostic suits anyone who enjoys crosswords, letters and a good turn of phrase. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy playing with words.
Questions
Is Acrostic easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two lines to pick from for each letter. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Longer words, and the word itself is the theme.
Can I play Acrostic 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 Acrostic?
Acrostic 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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