Scat for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Scat is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Hold three cards. Each turn, draw one card and throw one away. Try to get the highest total in a single suit. Picture cards count 10 and an Ace counts 11. Knock when you are happy.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Scat
- Tap Play now. Scat 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: “Take the top card of the pile or draw from the deck.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: The computer's cards lie face up, and your best total is shown.
- Medium: The computer's cards are hidden.
- Harder: Three cards of one rank count 30, and the computer knocks sooner.
Why people enjoy it
Scat is a calm game you can play alone whenever you like, then share with family when they visit. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Scat easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: The computer's cards lie face up, and your best total is shown. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Three cards of one rank count 30, and the computer knocks sooner.
Can I play Scat 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 Scat?
Scat 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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- Card SquarePlace each card you turn into the square.
- Ninety NineEach card adds to the total. A Ten takes off ten, and a King jumps the total to 99.