Balance the Scale: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Balance the Scale is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Put weights on the empty side until the scale is level.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Balance the Scale
- Tap Play now. Balance the Scale 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 weights to put them on the right side.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Small weights. 3 rounds.
- Medium: More weights to choose from. 4 rounds.
- Harder: Bigger numbers. 5 rounds.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Balance the Scale because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy working with numbers.
Questions
Is Balance the Scale easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Small weights. 3 rounds. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Bigger numbers. 5 rounds.
Can I play Balance the Scale 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 Balance the Scale?
Balance the Scale 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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