Sungka for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Sungka is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A seed game with a big store at each end. Sow seeds around the board, keep going from any cup that is not empty, and earn an extra turn when your last seed lands in your store.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Sungka
- Tap Play now. Sungka 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: “Sow the seeds and fill your store.”
- 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: 4 seeds in each cup. A relaxed computer. Five games in a row.
- Medium: 5 seeds in each cup. A thoughtful computer. Four games in a row.
- Harder: 7 seeds in each cup. A sharp computer. Six games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Many players enjoy Sungka with a cup of tea, one game at a time, with no one hurrying them along. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Sungka easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 4 seeds in each cup. A relaxed computer. Five games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 7 seeds in each cup. A sharp computer. Six games in a row.
Can I play Sungka 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 Sungka?
Sungka 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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