Mak yek for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Mak yek is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A game of trapping on a square board. Pieces glide in straight lines. Trap a dark piece between two of yours, or slip between two dark pieces, and they are taken.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Mak yek
- Tap Play now. Mak yek 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: “Glide your pieces and trap the computer's.”
- 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: A 6 by 6 board with 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Two games in a row.
- Medium: An 8 by 8 board with 8 pieces each. A thoughtful computer. Two games in a row.
- Harder: An 8 by 8 board with 16 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Mak yek with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Mak yek easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A 6 by 6 board with 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Two games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: An 8 by 8 board with 16 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Can I play Mak yek 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 Mak yek?
Mak yek is one of 2,000+ 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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