Sandwich Capture for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Sandwich Capture is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Pieces slide in straight lines like a rook. Trap a dark piece between two of your light pieces, in a row or a column, and it comes off the board.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Sandwich Capture
- Tap Play now. Sandwich Capture 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 light piece, then a square in a straight line from it.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A small board. You need two captures. Squares that capture are marked.
- Medium: A bigger board. You need three captures.
- Harder: A piece in a corner can be trapped by two pieces beside it, and the computer plans ahead.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Sandwich Capture because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Sandwich Capture easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A small board. You need two captures. Squares that capture are marked. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A piece in a corner can be trapped by two pieces beside it, and the computer plans ahead.
Can I play Sandwich Capture 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 Sandwich Capture?
Sandwich Capture 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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