Behind the Tiles: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Behind the Tiles is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A picture hides behind tiles. Each time someone shares, a tile lifts. Guess the picture.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Behind the Tiles
- Tap Play now. Behind the Tiles 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 tile. Answer its question, and the tile lifts.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Four tiles. Lift two, then guess from two pictures.
- Medium: Nine tiles. Share to lift them, guess, then tell a memory.
- Harder: Guess early with only a few tiles gone. Then explain your clue.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Behind the Tiles because it brings out stories, smiles and the kind of talk that makes a visit special. It is all about talking and sharing, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Behind the Tiles easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Four tiles. Lift two, then guess from two pictures. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Guess early with only a few tiles gone. Then explain your clue.
Can I play Behind the Tiles 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 Behind the Tiles?
Behind the Tiles 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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