Capture Stones for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Capture Stones is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Take turns placing stones. Surround a group of the other color so it has no open point next to it. The first capture wins.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Capture Stones
- Tap Play now. Capture Stones 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: “You are dark. Tap a point to place a stone.”
- 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 small five by five board.
- Medium: Six by six.
- Harder: Seven by seven, with a careful computer.
Why people enjoy it
Capture Stones is a calm game you can play alone whenever you like, then share with family when they visit. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Capture Stones easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small five by five board. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Seven by seven, with a careful computer.
Can I play Capture Stones 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 Capture Stones?
Capture Stones 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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