Meet the Neighbors: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Meet the Neighbors is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Meet the new neighbors one by one. Then say who is who, and talk about neighbors you knew.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Meet the Neighbors
- Tap Play now. Meet the Neighbors 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: “Say hello to Gwen. Say the name out loud.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Meet two neighbors.
- Medium: Meet three, then tell about a good neighbor.
- Harder: Meet four. Find two who share something.
Why people enjoy it
Meet the Neighbors is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It asks for a little talking and sharing, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Meet the Neighbors easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Meet two neighbors. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Meet four. Find two who share something.
Can I play Meet the Neighbors 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 Meet the Neighbors?
Meet the Neighbors 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Lit WindowsAn apartment block in the evening. Open the lit windows and meet the neighbors.
- Somewhere BetweenThink of a place you knew. Set a marker between two words, like quiet and busy.
- Swap TableSwap things with the neighbors at the table. Then talk about trading and gifts.
- Three WordsChoose words that fit a picture or a place you knew. Then talk using your words.
- Moving DayLoad the moving van the careful way. Heavy boxes at the bottom, fragile ones on top.
- Sort the MailPut each letter in the right pigeonhole by its house number. Then talk about mail days.