Five in a Row for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Five in a Row is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Take turns placing stones. The first to make an unbroken line wins: across, down or slanting.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Five in a Row
- Tap Play now. Five in a Row 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: “You are dark. Tap a square to place a stone.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: A small board. Four in a row wins.
- Medium: A larger board. Five in a row wins.
- Harder: Five in a row, and you may capture: trap two stones between two of yours to take them. Three captures also wins.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Five in a Row with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Five in a Row easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small board. Four in a row wins. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Five in a row, and you may capture: trap two stones between two of yours to take them. Three captures also wins.
Can I play Five in a Row 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 in a Row?
Five in a Row 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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