Big Band Talk: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Big Band Talk is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Pick a card and remember the big bands, dance halls and songs of the swing years.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Big Band Talk
- Tap Play now. Big Band Talk 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: “Pick a card. Any one will do.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: 6 easy cards. Short, light questions.
- Medium: 8 cards. Tell a little story.
- Harder: 8 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Big Band Talk 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 Big Band Talk easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 6 easy cards. Short, light questions. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 8 cards. Deeper questions to talk over.
Can I play Big Band Talk 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 Big Band Talk?
Big Band Talk 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Hats and Fashion TalkPick a card and remember the hats, gloves and Sunday best of years gone by.
- Sing Along TalkPick a card and share the songs you love to sing with others.
- Radio and Records TalkPick a card and share memories of radio shows, record players and the songs of your youth.
- Music and Dancing TalkPick a card and talk about songs, dances and music you love.
- BandstandSet up the band on the bandstand. Each player has a place.
- Seeing the Sights TalkPick a card and share the views, tours and trips you remember best.