Mangala for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Mangala is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A sowing game with six pits each and a store at each end. The first stone goes back into the pit you lift from. Make an even number on the other side to capture.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Mangala
- Tap Play now. Mangala 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: “Your turn. Tap one of your pits.”
- 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 stones in each pit. Two games against a gentle player.
- Medium: 4 stones in each pit. Two games against a steady player.
- Harder: 5 stones in each pit. Three games against a sharp player.
Why people enjoy it
Mangala is a calm game you can play alone whenever you like, then share with family when they visit. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Mangala easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 stones in each pit. Two games against a gentle player. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 5 stones in each pit. Three games against a sharp player.
Can I play Mangala 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 Mangala?
Mangala 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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