Old Maid for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Old Maid is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The family card game of pairs. Draw a card from the next hand, put your pairs down, and try not to be left holding the odd queen.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Old Maid
- Tap Play now. Old Maid 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: “Draw a card and make pairs. Do not get stuck with the odd queen.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: You and two computer players. A small deck. Seven games in a row.
- Medium: You and two computer players. A bigger deck. Six games in a row.
- Harder: You and two computer players. The full deck. Six games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Old Maid is a calm game you can play alone whenever you like, then share with family when they visit. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Old Maid easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: You and two computer players. A small deck. Seven games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: You and two computer players. The full deck. Six games in a row.
Can I play Old Maid 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 Old Maid?
Old Maid 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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