Coat Pockets: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Coat Pockets is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Reach into a coat pocket. Take out what is there, and guess where its owner went.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Coat Pockets
- Tap Play now. Coat Pockets 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: “Reach into the pocket. See what is inside.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Three things, two places to choose from.
- Medium: Three things, three places, then a story.
- Harder: Two coats. Say which one went where.
Why people enjoy it
Coat Pockets is a lovely activity for a visit, a family dinner or a group in an activity room. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy talking and sharing.
Questions
Is Coat Pockets easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three things, two places to choose from. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two coats. Say which one went where.
Can I play Coat Pockets 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 Coat Pockets?
Coat Pockets 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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