Fanorona for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Fanorona is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A clever island capture game. Move toward a line of dark pieces, or away from one, and the whole line is taken.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Fanorona
- Tap Play now. Fanorona 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: “Move toward or away from a line of dark pieces to take it.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: A small board, 12 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Three games in a row.
- Medium: The full board, 22 pieces each. A thoughtful computer.
- Harder: The full board, 22 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Fanorona 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 Fanorona easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small board, 12 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Three games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The full board, 22 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Can I play Fanorona 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 Fanorona?
Fanorona is one of 2,000+ 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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