Setback for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Setback is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A friendly bidding card game for four, also called Pitch. You and your computer partner bid for points: the high trump, the low trump, the Jack and the most card points.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Setback
- Tap Play now. Setback 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: “Bid for points with your partner, then take the high trump, the low trump, the Jack and the game.”
- 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: 7 hands. Relaxed computer players.
- Medium: 8 hands. Thoughtful computer players.
- Harder: 9 hands. Sharp computer players.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Setback brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Setback easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 7 hands. Relaxed computer players. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 9 hands. Sharp computer players.
Can I play Setback 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 Setback?
Setback 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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