Switchboard: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Switchboard is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Be the telephone operator. Plug in the caller, then connect them to the line they ask for.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Switchboard
- Tap Play now. Switchboard 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: “A lamp is on. Tap the caller to plug in.”
- 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: Two calls. Pictures help.
- Medium: Three calls, four lines.
- Harder: Four calls. Callers give the number.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Switchboard because it brings out stories, smiles and the kind of talk that makes a visit special. It is all about sharing your own stories, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Switchboard easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two calls. Pictures help. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Four calls. Callers give the number.
Can I play Switchboard 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 Switchboard?
Switchboard 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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