Shisima for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Shisima is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A little board shaped like an eight sided pool. Slide your three pieces along the lines and be the first to line them up straight through the middle.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Shisima
- Tap Play now. Shisima 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: “Line up three through the middle.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A relaxed computer. Three games in a row.
- Medium: A thoughtful computer. Four games in a row.
- Harder: A sharp computer. Eight games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Shisima with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Shisima easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A relaxed computer. Three games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A sharp computer. Eight games in a row.
Can I play Shisima 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 Shisima?
Shisima 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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