Fox and Geese for Seniors
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Fox and Geese is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. You are the fox. Jump over a goose to catch it. The geese try to hem you in so you cannot move.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Fox and Geese
Fox and Geese is an old board game from northern Europe, with one fox trying to get past a whole flock of geese.
How to play Fox and Geese
- Tap Play now. Fox and Geese 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 the fox, then tap where it goes.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Seven geese. Catch three.
- Medium: Ten geese. Catch four.
- Harder: Thirteen geese. Catch five.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Fox and Geese 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 Fox and Geese easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Seven geese. Catch three. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Thirteen geese. Catch five.
Can I play Fox and Geese 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 Fox and Geese?
Fox and Geese 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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