Shove Ha'penny: A Calm Game for Seniors
Relax and Create
Shove Ha'penny is a calm, creative game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. An old pub game. Push coins up a smooth board and try to land them between the lines. Fill every bed to finish.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Shove Ha'penny
- Tap Play now. Shove Ha'penny 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: “Shove your coins into the beds.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 5 beds, 2 coins in each. 16 coins to shove. Four rounds in a row.
- Medium: 7 beds, 2 coins in each. 22 coins to shove. Three rounds in a row.
- Harder: 9 beds, 2 coins in each. 26 coins to shove. Three rounds in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Shove Ha'penny is about enjoying the moment, with no score to chase and no wrong way to play. It asks for a little calm and creativity, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Shove Ha'penny easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 5 beds, 2 coins in each. 16 coins to shove. Four rounds in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 9 beds, 2 coins in each. 26 coins to shove. Three rounds in a row.
Can I play Shove Ha'penny 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 Shove Ha'penny?
Shove Ha'penny 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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