Departures Board: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Departures Board is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A station board full of trips. Choose one and remember a holiday from work.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Departures Board
- Tap Play now. Departures Board 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: “Tap the trip you would rather take.”
- 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: Two trips on the board. Pick one, then point to what you would pack.
- Medium: Flip the board. Tell about a holiday from work.
- Harder: Pick three trips. Place them near to far, then compare.
Why people enjoy it
Departures Board is made for good conversation, and it works beautifully with family, friends or a group. It asks for a little talking and sharing, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Departures Board easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two trips on the board. Pick one, then point to what you would pack. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Pick three trips. Place them near to far, then compare.
Can I play Departures Board 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 Departures Board?
Departures Board 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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