Fortress for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Fortress is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Build up or down in the same suit, one card at a time. Any card may fill an empty column.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Fortress
- Tap Play now. Fortress 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 a card to move it.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards.
- Medium: Two deals. Three suits, 39 cards.
- Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Fortress because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Fortress easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Can I play Fortress 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 Fortress?
Fortress 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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