Somerset for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Somerset is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The cards are laid out in a long slope. Build down in red and black, one card at a time.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Somerset
- Tap Play now. Somerset 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: “Tap a card to move it.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards.
- Medium: Two deals. Three suits, 39 cards.
- Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Somerset with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Somerset easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three deals. Two suits, 26 cards. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: One full deal. The full deck of 52 cards.
Can I play Somerset 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 Somerset?
Somerset 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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