Lit Windows: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Lit Windows is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. An apartment block in the evening. Open the lit windows and meet the neighbors.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Lit Windows
- Tap Play now. Lit Windows 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 lit window to see who lives there.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Two windows are lit. Open one and point to a small gift.
- Medium: Open a window. Tell about a neighbor you remember.
- Harder: Read the clues. Put each neighbor in the right window, then explain.
Why people enjoy it
Lit Windows is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It is all about talking and sharing, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Lit Windows easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two windows are lit. Open one and point to a small gift. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Read the clues. Put each neighbor in the right window, then explain.
Can I play Lit Windows 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 Lit Windows?
Lit Windows 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
- Meet the NeighborsMeet the new neighbors one by one. Then say who is who, and talk about neighbors you knew.
- Swap TableSwap things with the neighbors at the table. Then talk about trading and gifts.
- Small KindnessesSome neighbors on the street need a hand. Tap a neighbor and pick the kind thing to do.
- Knock at the DoorSomeone is at the door. Open it to visitors from long ago and talk about who came calling.
- Request HourYou run the radio request hour. Choose the music, say who it is for, and plan the show.
- Thank You NoteFill in a thank you note for someone who was good to you. Then say it out loud.