Surakarta for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Surakarta is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A square board with big loops at every corner. Pieces step one square at a time, but they capture by racing along a line and around a loop to land on a piece of the other side.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Surakarta
- Tap Play now. Surakarta 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: “Step your pieces, and capture around the loops.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Three games in a row.
- Medium: 12 pieces each. A thoughtful computer.
- Harder: 12 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Surakarta because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Surakarta easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 6 pieces each. A relaxed computer. Three games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 12 pieces each. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Can I play Surakarta 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 Surakarta?
Surakarta 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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