Shift the Rows: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Shift the Rows is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Slide whole rows and columns around until the board matches the small card.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Shift the Rows
- Tap Play now. Shift the Rows 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 an arrow to slide that row one step. The end tile comes round to the front.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 3 by 3, rows only.
- Medium: 3 by 3, rows and columns.
- Harder: 4 by 4, rows and columns.
Why people enjoy it
Shift the Rows is drawn large and clear, so you can think about the puzzle and not squint at the screen. It asks for a little thinking a problem through, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Shift the Rows easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 3 by 3, rows only. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 4 by 4, rows and columns.
Can I play Shift the Rows 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 Shift the Rows?
Shift the Rows 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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