Telegram: A Word Game for Seniors
Word Games
Telegram is a word game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Long ago, a telegram cost money for every word. Cross out the words you can do without.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Telegram
- Tap Play now. Telegram 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 the word we do not need.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: One or two words to cut.
- Medium: Two to four words to cut.
- Harder: Long notes. Many words to cut.
Why people enjoy it
Telegram is a pleasant way to play with words for a few minutes, and the big letters are easy on the eyes. It is all about finding the right word, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Telegram easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: One or two words to cut. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Long notes. Many words to cut.
Can I play Telegram 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 Telegram?
Telegram 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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