Martha for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Martha is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The Aces start at home. Some cards lie face down. Build down in red and black and move whole runs together.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Martha
- Tap Play now. Martha 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 card to move it.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards.
- Medium: Two deals. Three suits, 39 cards.
- Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Martha with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Martha easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Can I play Martha 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 Martha?
Martha 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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