Old Word and Today's Word Pairs: A Memory Game for Seniors
Memory Games
Old Word and Today's Word Pairs is a looking and remembering game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Match each old time word with the word we use today.
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How to play Old Word and Today's Word Pairs
- Tap Play now. Old Word and Today's Word Pairs 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: “Turn over two cards. Find the ones that go together.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: 4 rounds of 6 pairs, 12 cards.
- Medium: 4 rounds of 8 pairs, 16 cards.
- Harder: 3 rounds of 10 pairs, 20 cards.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Old Word and Today's Word Pairs because the rounds are quick, the pictures are clear, and there is always a next try. It asks for a little holding on to what you just saw, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Old Word and Today's Word Pairs easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 rounds of 6 pairs, 12 cards. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 3 rounds of 10 pairs, 20 cards.
Can I play Old Word and Today's Word Pairs 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 Word and Today's Word Pairs?
Old Word and Today's Word Pairs 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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