Postage Sums: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Postage Sums is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Add up stamps for letters and postcards, and work out the change at the post office counter.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Postage Sums
- Tap Play now. Postage 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: “How much is the postage?”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 20 easy ones with round numbers. 3 answers to pick from.
- Medium: 24 a little harder. 3 answers to pick from.
- Harder: 28 harder ones. 4 answers to pick from.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Postage Sums because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. It asks for a little numbers and simple logic, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Postage Sums easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 20 easy ones with round numbers. 3 answers to pick from. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 28 harder ones. 4 answers to pick from.
Can I play Postage 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 Postage Sums?
Postage Sums is one of 2,000+ 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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