Islands in the Sea: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Islands in the Sea is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Shade the sea. Each island of open squares holds one number, and the number tells how many squares it has.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Islands in the Sea
- Tap Play now. Islands in the Sea 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 to make sea. An island has as many squares as its number.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: 4 by 4, three islands.
- Medium: 5 by 5, four islands.
- Harder: 6 by 6, five islands.
Why people enjoy it
Islands in the Sea is drawn large and clear, so you can think about the puzzle and not squint at the screen. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy thinking a problem through.
Questions
Is Islands in the Sea easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 by 4, three islands. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 6 by 6, five islands.
Can I play Islands in the Sea 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 Islands in the Sea?
Islands in the Sea 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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