Pick a Bag: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Pick a Bag is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Each bag holds colored beads. Pick the bag that gives you the best chance of the color asked for.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Pick a Bag
- Tap Play now. Pick a Bag 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: “You want a blue bead without looking. Which bag gives the best chance?”
- 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: Two bags. Count the beads.
- Medium: Three bags with the same number of beads.
- Harder: Bags of different sizes. Think about the share.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Pick a Bag because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy working with numbers.
Questions
Is Pick a Bag easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two bags. Count the beads. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Bags of different sizes. Think about the share.
Can I play Pick a Bag 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 Pick a Bag?
Pick a Bag 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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