Shunting Yard: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Shunting Yard is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Railway cars come in mixed up. Send each one straight on or into the side track, so they leave in number order.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Shunting Yard
- Tap Play now. Shunting Yard 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: “Cars must leave on the left in order, 1 first.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Three cars, one side track.
- Medium: Five cars, one side track.
- Harder: Six cars, two side tracks.
Why people enjoy it
Shunting Yard 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 Shunting Yard easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three cars, one side track. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six cars, two side tracks.
Can I play Shunting Yard 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 Shunting Yard?
Shunting Yard 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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