Tablut for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Tablut is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. An old board game of escape. Guide your king from the middle of the board to a gold corner while the computer's pieces try to close him in.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Tablut
- Tap Play now. Tablut 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: “Guide the king to a gold corner.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: A 7 by 7 board, 4 guards and 8 chasers. A relaxed computer. Three games in a row.
- Medium: A 7 by 7 board, 4 guards and 8 chasers. A thoughtful computer. Three games in a row.
- Harder: A 9 by 9 board, 8 guards and 16 chasers. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Tablut brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Tablut easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A 7 by 7 board, 4 guards and 8 chasers. A relaxed computer. Three games in a row. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: A 9 by 9 board, 8 guards and 16 chasers. A sharp computer. Two games in a row.
Can I play Tablut 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 Tablut?
Tablut 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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