Draw the Beetle for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Draw the Beetle is a dice game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Roll the die to earn the parts of a beetle drawing. A six gives the body and a five the head. Fours give legs, threes eyes, twos feelers and a one the tail. The first to finish the beetle wins.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Draw the Beetle
- Tap Play now. Draw the Beetle 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 Roll to start. You need a six for the body first.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Roll, and each part you earn is drawn for you.
- Medium: Roll, then tap the part your number gives.
- Harder: Roll two dice and choose which one to use.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Draw the Beetle with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Draw the Beetle easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Roll, and each part you earn is drawn for you. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Roll two dice and choose which one to use.
Can I play Draw the Beetle 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 Draw the Beetle?
Draw the Beetle 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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