King's Escape for Seniors
Cards and Boards
King's Escape is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Help your king reach a corner. Pieces slide in straight lines like a rook. Trap an enemy between two of yours to take it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play King's Escape
- Tap Play now. King's Escape 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 light. Tap a light piece or the king.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Six dark pieces stand in the way.
- Medium: Eight dark pieces.
- Harder: Twelve dark pieces that block well.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy King's Escape with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is King's Escape easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Six dark pieces stand in the way. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Twelve dark pieces that block well.
Can I play King's Escape 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 King's Escape?
King's Escape 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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