Tally Marks: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
Tally Marks is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Count the tally marks. Each crossed bundle is five.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Tally Marks
- Tap Play now. Tally Marks 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: “How many marks are there?”
- 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: Up to 9 marks. Pick from three numbers.
- Medium: Up to 25 marks. Type the number.
- Harder: Two rows of marks. Type the total.
Why people enjoy it
Tally Marks is a calm puzzle you can do in a few minutes or stay with for longer. It asks for a little working with numbers, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Tally Marks easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Up to 9 marks. Pick from three numbers. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two rows of marks. Type the total.
Can I play Tally Marks 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 Tally Marks?
Tally Marks 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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