Back When: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
On ElderWit.com, Back When is a talking game set in large print with big, easy buttons. Questions about everyday life long ago.
Play nowUse a phone, a tablet or a computer. There is nothing to install.
What to expect
On Easy you play 7 rounds; on Harder, 8. Here is a real Easy question: “What did people use to dry clothes outside?” The choices are a fan or a clothesline.
How to play Back When
- Tap Play now. Back When 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: “Which one? Tap it.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Finished? Play the same level again, or step up when it feels easy.
Three levels
- Easy: 5 questions. 2 answers to pick from.
- Medium: 5 questions. 3 answers.
- Harder: 5 harder questions. 4 answers.
Why people enjoy it
Back When is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It is all about sharing your own stories, at a gentle pace. Each level adds a little more, so the game grows with you.
Similar games to try
Players who like Back When often go on to Gadgets and Inventions Talk. Pick a card and share memories of the gadgets and inventions that changed everyday life. Telephone Days Talk is another good pick. Pick a card and remember party lines, phone booths and long talks on the telephone. You might also like Life Map. Put pins on a map for places you lived or went. Then tell about them. One more to note: Animals I Have Known Talk. Pick a card and share stories about pets and animals in your life.
Questions
Is Back When easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 5 questions. 2 answers to pick from. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 5 harder questions. 4 answers.
Can I play Back When 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.
Is there more to play after Back When?
Plenty. ElderWit.com has 2,000+ games in nine kinds, from cards and boards to trivia and word games, all with three levels and no ads.
More Talk and Remember
- Gadgets and Inventions TalkPick a card and share memories of the gadgets and inventions that changed everyday life.
- Telephone Days TalkPick a card and remember party lines, phone booths and long talks on the telephone.
- Life MapPut pins on a map for places you lived or went. Then tell about them.
- Animals I Have Known TalkPick a card and share stories about pets and animals in your life.
- Long Ago This MonthRead true stories from long ago on this month and nearby months. Then talk about them.
- Best MealFill a plate with the dishes you love best. Then talk about a meal to remember.
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