Between the Blocks: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Between the Blocks is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Shade two squares in every row and column. Fill the rest with numbers. The clue says what the numbers between the two dark squares add up to.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Between the Blocks
- Tap Play now. Between the Blocks 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: “Two dark squares per line. The numbers between them add to the clue.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A 5 by 5 grid, numbers 1 to 3. Two puzzles in a row.
- Medium: A 6 by 6 grid, numbers 1 to 4. Two puzzles in a row.
- Harder: A 7 by 7 grid, numbers 1 to 5.
Why people enjoy it
Between the Blocks is drawn large and clear, so you can think about the puzzle and not squint at the screen. It is all about shapes and patterns, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Between the Blocks easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A 5 by 5 grid, numbers 1 to 3. Two puzzles in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A 7 by 7 grid, numbers 1 to 5.
Can I play Between the Blocks 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 Between the Blocks?
Between the Blocks is one of 2,000+ 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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