Fences: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Fences is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Draw one closed fence along the dotted lines. Each number says how many sides of its square have fence.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Fences
- Tap Play now. Fences 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 between two dots to build a piece of fence. Tap again to take it away.”
- 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: 3 by 3, every square has a number.
- Medium: 4 by 4.
- Harder: 5 by 5, some squares blank.
Why people enjoy it
Fences is a nice puzzle to come back to, since each level brings something fresh to work out. It asks for a little thinking a problem through, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Fences easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 3 by 3, every square has a number. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 5 by 5, some squares blank.
Can I play Fences 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 Fences?
Fences 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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