Skipping Stones: A Calm Game for Seniors
Relax and Create
Skipping Stones is a calm, creative game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Stand at the edge of a still lake and skip stones across the water.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Skipping Stones
- Tap Play now. Skipping Stones 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: “Choose a stone to throw. See which one skips.”
- 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: Flat stone or round stone.
- Medium: Pick the stone and how to throw it.
- Harder: Make the stone skip just far enough to reach the buoy.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Skipping Stones as a calm break in the day, a few peaceful minutes that are all their own. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy calm and creativity.
Questions
Is Skipping Stones easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Flat stone or round stone. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Make the stone skip just far enough to reach the buoy.
Can I play Skipping Stones 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 Skipping Stones?
Skipping Stones 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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- String ArtWind a thread around a ring of nails, always skipping the same number. A star appears.
- SailboatSail a little boat around the lake. Turn the bow, then sail on to each buoy in turn.
- Napkin FoldingFold a linen napkin for the table. Tap the edge or corner to fold, and follow the card.
- Plank BridgeLay planks across the stream from stone to stone, so you can walk over to the other side.
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