Five Hundred for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Five Hundred is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A classic bidding card game for four. You and your computer partner bid how many tricks you will take with your chosen trump suit, helped by the Joker and the two Jacks.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Five Hundred
- Tap Play now. Five Hundred 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: “Bid tricks and a trump suit with your partner, then take them.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: 5 hands. Relaxed computer players.
- Medium: 6 hands. Thoughtful computer players.
- Harder: 7 hands. Sharp computer players.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Five Hundred because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Five Hundred easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 5 hands. Relaxed computer players. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 7 hands. Sharp computer players.
Can I play Five Hundred 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 Five Hundred?
Five Hundred 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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