Alaska for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Alaska is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Some cards lie face down. Build up or down in the same suit, and move any open card with the cards on top of it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Alaska
- Tap Play now. Alaska 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 to move it.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards.
- Medium: Two deals. Three suits, 39 cards.
- Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Alaska 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 Alaska easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Can I play Alaska 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 Alaska?
Alaska is one of 2,000+ 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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