Through the Fence: A Memory Game for Seniors
Memory Games
Through the Fence is a looking and remembering game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Something goes by behind a fence. You only see it through the gaps, a little at a time. Then say what it was.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Through the Fence
- Tap Play now. Through the Fence 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: “Something goes by. Tap Next peek to watch it pass.”
- 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: Wide gaps and three choices.
- Medium: Narrow gaps and four choices.
- Harder: Two things go by, one after the other. Name both, in order.
Why people enjoy it
Families often take turns at Through the Fence, cheering each other on. It is all about holding on to what you just saw, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Through the Fence easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Wide gaps and three choices. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Two things go by, one after the other. Name both, in order.
Can I play Through the Fence 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 Through the Fence?
Through the Fence 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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