The Bus Ride: A Number Game for Seniors
Number Games
The Bus Ride is a number game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. People get on and off at each stop. How many are on the bus at the end?
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play The Bus Ride
- Tap Play now. The Bus Ride 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: “The bus leaves with 4 people on it. Tap Next stop.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Two stops. You can see everyone.
- Medium: Three stops. A list of stops helps you.
- Harder: Five stops. Keep the count in your head.
Why people enjoy it
The Bus Ride is for anyone who likes numbers in small, friendly doses, with clear figures and big boxes. It asks for a little working with numbers, and nothing more.
Questions
Is The Bus Ride easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Two stops. You can see everyone. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Five stops. Keep the count in your head.
Can I play The Bus Ride 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 Bus Ride?
The Bus Ride 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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