Paint the Fence: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Paint the Fence is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Paint the fence boards by a counting rule.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Paint the Fence
- Tap Play now. Paint the Fence 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: “Paint every second board. Start with board 2.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Paint every second board.
- Medium: Paint every third or fourth board from a start.
- Harder: Two painters. Find the boards they both paint.
Why people enjoy it
Paint the Fence is a calm puzzle you can do in a few minutes or stay with for longer. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy numbers and simple logic.
Questions
Is Paint the Fence easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Paint every second board. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two painters. Find the boards they both paint.
Can I play Paint the Fence 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 the Fence?
Paint the Fence 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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- AbacusSlide beads on the counting frame to show the number.
- Fence PostsPut up fence posts at even spaces. The ends need posts too.
- Fence the GardenWalk all the way around the garden. Tap each side to add up how much fence you need.
- Lamp CountEach lamp is worth a number. Switch lamps on so they add up to the target.
- Halfway ThereFind the point halfway between two numbers, or two times.