Knight Hops: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Knight Hops is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Hop the knight like in chess, two squares and then one to the side. Visit every apple.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Knight Hops
- Tap Play now. Knight Hops 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 a square to hop the knight there. It moves two squares, then one to the side.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 4 by 4, two apples. Dots show where it can go.
- Medium: 5 by 5, four apples. Dots show the way.
- Harder: 5 by 5, six apples. No dots.
Why people enjoy it
Knight Hops is a nice puzzle to come back to, since each level brings something fresh to work out. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy thinking a problem through.
Questions
Is Knight Hops easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 by 4, two apples. Dots show where it can go. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 5 by 5, six apples. No dots.
Can I play Knight Hops 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 Knight Hops?
Knight Hops 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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