Next Bus: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Next Bus is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Read the bus stop sign and work out when the next bus comes.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Next Bus
- Tap Play now. Next Bus 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: “Now it is 8:35. Tap the next bus.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Find the next bus on the board.
- Medium: Fill in the empty times first.
- Harder: Two buses. Which gets you to town first?
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Next Bus because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. It asks for a little numbers and simple logic, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Next Bus easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Find the next bus on the board. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two buses. Which gets you to town first?
Can I play Next Bus 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 Next Bus?
Next Bus 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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