Hearts Away for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Hearts Away is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Three players take tricks. Every heart you take is a point against you. The lowest score wins.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Hearts Away
- Tap Play now. Hearts Away 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 lead. Tap a card.”
- 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 suits, five cards each.
- Medium: Four suits, eight cards each.
- Harder: The Queen of spades counts five, and hearts may not lead until one has been played.
Why people enjoy it
Hearts Away is a calm game you can play alone whenever you like, then share with family when they visit. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Hearts Away easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three suits, five cards each. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The Queen of spades counts five, and hearts may not lead until one has been played.
Can I play Hearts Away 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 Hearts Away?
Hearts Away 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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