Gear Turn: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Gear Turn is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The first gear turns one way. Work out which way the last gear turns.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Gear Turn
- Tap Play now. Gear Turn 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: “The gold gear turns the way of the arrow. Which way does the blue gear turn?”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 2 or 3 gears in a row.
- Medium: Up to 5 gears.
- Harder: Up to 6 gears, some joined by a belt.
Why people enjoy it
Gear Turn is a nice puzzle to come back to, since each level brings something fresh to work out. It is all about thinking a problem through, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Gear Turn easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 2 or 3 gears in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Up to 6 gears, some joined by a belt.
Can I play Gear Turn 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 Gear Turn?
Gear Turn 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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