Fan Solitaire for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Fan Solitaire is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The cards lie in small fans of three. Move the top card of a fan onto a card one higher of the same suit.
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How to play Fan Solitaire
- Tap Play now. Fan Solitaire 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 top card of a fan. That is the card on the right.”
- 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: Ace to Six. A gap takes any card.
- Medium: Ace to Eight, eleven fans. A gap takes any card.
- Harder: Ace to Ten, fourteen fans. Only a King fills a gap.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Fan Solitaire because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Fan Solitaire easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Ace to Six. A gap takes any card. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Ace to Ten, fourteen fans. Only a King fills a gap.
Can I play Fan Solitaire 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 Fan Solitaire?
Fan Solitaire 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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