Mills for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Mills is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Put your pieces on the board and line up three in a row. A line of three lets you take one of the computer's pieces.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Mills
Mills belongs to an old family of board games, often called Morris, whose boards have been found carved into stone from long ago.
How to play Mills
- Tap Play now. Mills 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 an empty point to place a piece. You have 3 left to place.”
- 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: Three pieces each on a small board. The first line of three wins.
- Medium: Six pieces each.
- Harder: Nine pieces each on the full board.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Mills brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Mills easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three pieces each on a small board. The first line of three wins. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Nine pieces each on the full board.
Can I play Mills 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 Mills?
Mills 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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