Hex for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Hex is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Take turns filling cells. You join the top and bottom sides with a path of your color. The computer joins left and right. Someone always wins.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Hex
Hex is a connection game from the 1940s played on a board of six sided cells. One player always wins, so there is never a draw.
How to play Hex
- Tap Play now. Hex 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: “You are blue. Tap any empty cell.”
- 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: A small board, five by five.
- Medium: Six by six.
- Harder: Seven by seven.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Hex brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Hex easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small board, five by five. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Seven by seven.
Can I play Hex 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 Hex?
Hex 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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