Desert Island: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Desert Island is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. You may take only a few things to an island. Cross out the rest.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Desert Island
- Tap Play now. Desert Island 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 one thing you could leave behind.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: 3 things. Keep 2.
- Medium: 6 things. Keep 3.
- Harder: 9 things. Keep 3.
Why people enjoy it
Desert Island 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 Desert Island easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 3 things. Keep 2. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 9 things. Keep 3.
Can I play Desert Island 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 Desert Island?
Desert Island 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
- Out the DoorLook out the window at the weather.
- Where Is the CatThe cat is hiding. Read each clue and cross out the places she is not.
- Over the StreamCross the stream one stone at a time.
- Back PorchSit on a porch at dusk. Tap things to hear soft sounds. Then talk.
- Would You RatherPick one of two nice things. There are no wrong answers.
- Sunday DriveTake a slow Sunday drive on country roads. Plan where to go, then talk about the stops.