Hidden Marbles for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Hidden Marbles is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Marbles are hidden in the box. Send a ray in from any edge and see where it comes out. A ray that meets a marble head on stops. Near a marble it turns away. Then mark where you think the marbles are and check.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Hidden Marbles
- Tap Play now. Hidden Marbles 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 an edge to send a ray in. Tap a square in the box to mark a marble.”
- 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: Two marbles, and rays go straight. A ray stops at a marble.
- Medium: Three marbles, and rays bend away from marbles they pass close by.
- Harder: Four marbles in the box, with bending rays.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Hidden Marbles brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Hidden Marbles easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two marbles, and rays go straight. A ray stops at a marble. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Four marbles in the box, with bending rays.
Can I play Hidden Marbles 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 Hidden Marbles?
Hidden Marbles 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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