Swap the Counters: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
Swap the Counters is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Move the dark counters to the right end and the light ones to the left.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Swap the Counters
- Tap Play now. Swap the Counters 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 counter to move it. Dark go right. Light go left.”
- 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: 2 of each color.
- Medium: 3 of each color.
- Harder: 4 of each color.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Swap the Counters for the quiet focus it brings and the happy moment when it all comes together. It is all about thinking a problem through, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Swap the Counters easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 2 of each color. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 4 of each color.
Can I play Swap the Counters 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 Swap the Counters?
Swap the Counters 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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