Sheepdog: A Calm Game for Seniors
Relax and Create
Sheepdog is a calm, creative game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Send the dog to one side of a sheep, and the sheep walks the other way. Bring the flock into the pen.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Sheepdog
- Tap Play now. Sheepdog 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 spot beside the sheep. The dog goes there and the sheep walks away from it.”
- 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: One sheep, straight to the pen.
- Medium: Bushes in the way. Go round them.
- Harder: Two sheep to bring in.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Sheepdog as a calm break in the day, a few peaceful minutes that are all their own. It asks for a little calm and creativity, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Sheepdog easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: One sheep, straight to the pen. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two sheep to bring in.
Can I play Sheepdog 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 Sheepdog?
Sheepdog 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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