Patch Halves: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Patch Halves is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Split the grid into patches, one for each dot. Every patch looks the same when it is turned half way round its dot.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Patch Halves
- Tap Play now. Patch Halves 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 the grid into patches, one per dot. Each patch must look the same turned half way round its dot.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A small grid with few patches.
- Medium: A bigger grid.
- Harder: A big grid with many patches.
Why people enjoy it
Patch Halves is a satisfying puzzle with a clear goal and big, easy to see pieces. It asks for a little shapes and patterns, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Patch Halves easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small grid with few patches. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A big grid with many patches.
Can I play Patch Halves 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 Patch Halves?
Patch Halves 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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