Beleaguered Castle for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Beleaguered Castle is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The Aces start in the middle. Build each suit up on its Ace. In the rows, a card may go on a card one higher, any suit.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Beleaguered Castle
Beleaguered Castle is a traditional solitaire in which every card is face up from the start, so it is all about planning.
How to play Beleaguered Castle
- Tap Play now. Beleaguered Castle 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 bottom card to move it.”
- 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 Five. Four short rows.
- Medium: Ace to Eight. Seven rows.
- Harder: Ace to Ten. Six longer rows.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Beleaguered Castle 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 Beleaguered Castle easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Ace to Five. Four short rows. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Ace to Ten. Six longer rows.
Can I play Beleaguered Castle 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 Beleaguered Castle?
Beleaguered Castle 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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