Close Up: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Close Up is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A picture starts very close up. Zoom out bit by bit and guess what it is.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Close Up
- Tap Play now. Close Up 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: “What is it? Tap a name, or tap Zoom out.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 4 pictures. 2 answers to pick from.
- Medium: 5 pictures. 3 answers.
- Harder: 6 pictures. 4 answers.
Why people enjoy it
Close Up is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It asks for a little sharing your own stories, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Close Up easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 pictures. 2 answers to pick from. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 6 pictures. 4 answers.
Can I play Close Up 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 Close Up?
Close Up 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Behind the TilesA picture hides behind tiles. Each time someone shares, a tile lifts. Guess the picture.
- Who Am I?Read the clues one at a time. Guess the everyday thing.
- Gentle JokesRead a joke. Guess the answer. Then tap to see it.
- Coat PocketsReach into a coat pocket. Take out what is there, and guess where its owner went.
- Fact or FictionIs it true or not? Tap your answer and learn a fun fact.
- What Is That Sound?Listen to a soft everyday sound. Pick what it is.