Beehive for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Beehive is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Gather the four cards of each rank. Move a garden card onto another of the same rank. Four alike fly away. The hive pile fills any gap.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Beehive
- Tap Play now. Beehive 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, then tap a garden card of the same rank. Or tap the stock.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Ace to Six. Four garden spaces.
- Medium: Ace to Nine. A bigger hive.
- Harder: A full deck. Turn the stock three at a time.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Beehive because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Beehive easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Ace to Six. Four garden spaces. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A full deck. Turn the stock three at a time.
Can I play Beehive 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 Beehive?
Beehive 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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