Fives and Threes for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Fives and Threes is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Match dominoes end to end. When the two open ends add up to five, ten or fifteen you score points. A double counts both halves.
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How to play Fives and Threes
- Tap Play now. Fives and Threes 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: “Your turn. Tap a domino that matches an end.”
- 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 smaller set. Score on fives only.
- Medium: The full set. Score on fives and on threes.
- Harder: Fives and threes, and going out first earns a bonus.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Fives and Threes brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Fives and Threes easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A smaller set. Score on fives only. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Fives and threes, and going out first earns a bonus.
Can I play Fives and Threes 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 Fives and Threes?
Fives and Threes 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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