Map Scale: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Map Scale is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Lay copies of the scale bar along the road to find how far it is.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Map Scale
- Tap Play now. Map Scale 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: “Lay bars along the road from Dunmore to Fairview.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A straight road. Each bar is one mile.
- Medium: A road with bends. Each bar is five miles.
- Harder: Two roads. How much shorter is one?
Why people enjoy it
Map Scale is a calm puzzle you can do in a few minutes or stay with for longer. It is all about working with numbers, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Map Scale easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A straight road. Each bar is one mile. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two roads. How much shorter is one?
Can I play Map Scale 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 Map Scale?
Map Scale 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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