The Heavy Ball: A Puzzle for Seniors
Puzzles
The Heavy Ball is a puzzle on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. All the balls look the same, but one is a little heavier. Use the old balance scale to find it.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play The Heavy Ball
- Tap Play now. The Heavy Ball 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 ball once to put it on the left pan, twice for the right. Then weigh.”
- 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: Three balls.
- Medium: Six balls.
- Harder: Nine balls. Can you do it in two weighings?
Why people enjoy it
The Heavy Ball is a satisfying puzzle with a clear goal and big, easy to see pieces. It is all about thinking a problem through, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is The Heavy Ball easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three balls. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Nine balls. Can you do it in two weighings?
Can I play The Heavy Ball 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 Heavy Ball?
The Heavy Ball 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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