Follow the Suit: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Follow the Suit is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A card table where each card is a topic. Follow the suit the dealer leads, then talk.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Follow the Suit
- Tap Play now. Follow the Suit 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: “Play a card from your hand that follows the suit.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Two cards in your hand. Play the one that follows suit.
- Medium: Four cards. Follow suit, then tell a memory.
- Harder: The dealer leads two suits. Play one of each and compare.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Follow the Suit because it brings out stories, smiles and the kind of talk that makes a visit special. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy talking and sharing.
Questions
Is Follow the Suit easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two cards in your hand. Play the one that follows suit. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The dealer leads two suits. Play one of each and compare.
Can I play Follow the Suit 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 Follow the Suit?
Follow the Suit 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Talk in a RowThree in a row against a gentle cpu. Every square you take is a topic you talk about.
- Spin and ShareSpin a slow wheel to get a topic. Then share a story.
- Memory ChainOne word leads to the next. Build a chain of memories, then tell a story from it.
- Follow UpA friend tells you something. Pick a kind question to ask next.
- Swap TableSwap things with the neighbors at the table. Then talk about trading and gifts.
- Seating PlanSeat the guests around a round table so everyone gets their wish.