Estimate the Jar: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Estimate the Jar is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Look at the jar. About how many marbles are in it?
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Estimate the Jar
- Tap Play now. Estimate the Jar 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: “Look at the jar. Tap your guess.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: A few marbles. Count them if you like.
- Medium: About 10 to 60 marbles.
- Harder: Up to about 150 marbles.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Estimate the Jar because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. It is all about working with numbers, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Estimate the Jar easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A few marbles. Count them if you like. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Up to about 150 marbles.
Can I play Estimate the Jar 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 Estimate the Jar?
Estimate the Jar 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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