The Bookshelf: A Calm Game for Seniors
Relax and Create
The Bookshelf is a calm, creative game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Stand the books in order, shortest on the left and tallest on the right.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play The Bookshelf
- Tap Play now. The Bookshelf 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 two books to swap them. Put the shortest book on the left.”
- 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: 3 books.
- Medium: 5 books.
- Harder: 7 books.
Why people enjoy it
The Bookshelf is about enjoying the moment, with no score to chase and no wrong way to play. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy slowing down and taking it easy.
Questions
Is The Bookshelf easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 3 books. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 7 books.
Can I play The Bookshelf 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 The Bookshelf?
The Bookshelf 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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