Pile of Ribbons: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Pile of Ribbons is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Ribbons lie across each other. Lift them off one at a time, always one with nothing on top of it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Pile of Ribbons
- Tap Play now. Pile of Ribbons 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 ribbon that has nothing lying on it.”
- 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: Three ribbons.
- Medium: Five ribbons.
- Harder: Seven ribbons, two of them on a slant.
Why people enjoy it
Pile of Ribbons is a nice puzzle to come back to, since each level brings something fresh to work out. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy thinking a problem through.
Questions
Is Pile of Ribbons easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three ribbons. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Seven ribbons, two of them on a slant.
Can I play Pile of Ribbons 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 Pile of Ribbons?
Pile of Ribbons 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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