Old Trades Trivia for Seniors
Trivia
Old Trades is a trivia game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A street of old shops. Walk each customer to the trade that can help.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Old Trades
- Tap Play now. Old Trades 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: “Who can help this customer? Tap the shop.”
- 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 shops with picture signs.
- Medium: Five shops. The signs show only the trade name.
- Harder: Six shops, and some trade names sound alike.
Why people enjoy it
Old Trades is light and cheerful, and every right answer is a small pleasure. It is all about fun facts and old favorites, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Old Trades easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three shops with picture signs. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six shops, and some trade names sound alike.
Can I play Old Trades 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 Trades?
Old Trades 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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