Ships by Numbers: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Ships by Numbers is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Find the hidden ships. The numbers say how many ship squares are in each row and column. Ships never touch, not even at corners.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Ships by Numbers
- Tap Play now. Ships by Numbers 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 once for a ship part, twice for water, three times to clear.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 4 by 4, three small ships.
- Medium: 5 by 5, four ships.
- Harder: 6 by 6, five ships.
Why people enjoy it
Ships by Numbers is a satisfying puzzle with a clear goal and big, easy to see pieces. It asks for a little noticing small details, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Ships by Numbers easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 by 4, three small ships. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 6 by 6, five ships.
Can I play Ships by Numbers 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 Ships by Numbers?
Ships by Numbers 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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