Shrinking Island for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Shrinking Island is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Each turn, step your piece one square, then sink a square of the island into the sea. Whoever is left with nowhere to step loses.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Shrinking Island
- Tap Play now. Shrinking Island 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: “Step, then sink a square. Box the computer in.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: A 6 by 6 island and a relaxed computer. Two games in a row.
- Medium: A 7 by 7 island and a thoughtful computer. Three games in a row.
- Harder: A 7 by 7 island and a careful computer. Three games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Shrinking Island brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Shrinking Island easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A 6 by 6 island and a relaxed computer. Two games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A 7 by 7 island and a careful computer. Three games in a row.
Can I play Shrinking Island 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 Shrinking Island?
Shrinking Island 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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