Knock at the Door: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Knock at the Door is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Someone is at the door. Open it to visitors from long ago and talk about who came calling.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Knock at the Door
- Tap Play now. Knock at the Door 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: “Someone is knocking. Open the door.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Open the door. Point to how you would greet the visitor.
- Medium: Open the door. Tell about a visitor you remember.
- Harder: Open the door three times. Rank the visitors, then compare then and now.
Why people enjoy it
Knock at the Door is a lovely activity for a visit, a family dinner or a group in an activity room. It is all about talking and sharing, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Knock at the Door easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Open the door. Point to how you would greet the visitor. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Open the door three times. Rank the visitors, then compare then and now.
Can I play Knock at the Door 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 Knock at the Door?
Knock at the Door 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.
More Talk and Remember
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- Long Ago This MonthRead true stories from long ago on this month and nearby months. Then talk about them.
- Long Ago or TodaySort things into long ago or today. Then talk about them.
- Name GameTap the first letter of your name. Find names from long ago and talk about them.
- Time CapsuleChoose what goes into a time capsule, then seal the lid. Talk about why it matters.
- Best MealFill a plate with the dishes you love best. Then talk about a meal to remember.