Tall and Wide for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Tall and Wide is a board game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. You lay dominoes standing up, two squares tall. The computer lays them flat, two squares wide. Whoever cannot lay one loses.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Tall and Wide
- Tap Play now. Tall and Wide 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 square. Your domino covers it and the square below.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: A four by four board.
- Medium: Five by five.
- Harder: Six by six.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Tall and Wide because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. It is all about planning a move or two ahead, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Tall and Wide easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: A four by four board. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six by six.
Can I play Tall and Wide 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 Tall and Wide?
Tall and Wide 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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