String Art: A Calm Game for Seniors
Relax and Create
String Art is a calm, creative game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Wind a thread around a ring of nails, always skipping the same number. A star appears.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play String Art
- Tap Play now. String Art 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: “Pick a thread color.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 8 nails. Count 3 along each time.
- Medium: 10 nails. Count 3 along each time.
- Harder: 12 nails. Count 5 along each time.
Why people enjoy it
String Art is gentle and unhurried, a pleasant way to unwind in the afternoon or evening. It asks for a little slowing down and taking it easy, and nothing more.
Questions
Is String Art easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 8 nails. Count 3 along each time. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 12 nails. Count 5 along each time.
Can I play String Art 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 String Art?
String Art 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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