Spot the Odd Step: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Spot the Odd Step is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. The numbers follow a rule, but one of them breaks it. Find it and put it right.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Spot the Odd Step
- Tap Play now. Spot the Odd Step 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: “One number breaks the rule. Tap it.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Counting on by the same step.
- Medium: Counting back, or doubling.
- Harder: Two rules take turns, or the step grows.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Spot the Odd Step because the steps are clear and there is a good feeling when everything adds up. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy keeping your eyes on one thing at a time.
Questions
Is Spot the Odd Step easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Counting on by the same step. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two rules take turns, or the step grows.
Can I play Spot the Odd Step 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 Spot the Odd Step?
Spot the Odd Step 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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