Paint by Sums: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Paint by Sums is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Work out each small sum and paint the square in the color for its answer. A picture appears.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Paint by Sums
- Tap Play now. Paint by Sums 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 a color, then tap every square whose answer matches it.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Two colors. Adding.
- Medium: Three colors. Adding and taking away.
- Harder: Four colors. Times as well.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Paint by Sums because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. It asks for a little working with numbers, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Paint by Sums easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two colors. Adding. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Four colors. Times as well.
Can I play Paint by Sums 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 Paint by Sums?
Paint by Sums 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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