Bear Off for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Bear Off is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The last part of a backgammon race. Roll two dice and take your checkers off the board before the computer does.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Bear Off
Bearing off is the last stage of a backgammon game, when every checker races home and off the board.
How to play Bear Off
- Tap Play now. Bear Off 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 Roll to throw the dice.”
- 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: Six checkers each. You start a little closer.
- Medium: Ten checkers each.
- Harder: Fifteen checkers each.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Bear Off because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Bear Off easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Six checkers each. You start a little closer. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Fifteen checkers each.
Can I play Bear Off 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 Bear Off?
Bear Off 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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