Mate in One for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Mate in One is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Small chess puzzles. You have the light pieces. Find the one move that traps the dark King.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Mate in One
- Tap Play now. Mate in One 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: “Puzzle 1 of 3. Tap a light piece, then the square to move it to.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: A small 5 by 5 board with a Queen. Three puzzles.
- Medium: A 6 by 6 board. Four puzzles.
- Harder: The full board. Only one move works. Five puzzles.
Why people enjoy it
Mate in One is a calm game you can play alone whenever you like, then share with family when they visit. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Mate in One easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small 5 by 5 board with a Queen. Three puzzles. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: The full board. Only one move works. Five puzzles.
Can I play Mate in One 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 Mate in One?
Mate in One 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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