Timeline: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Timeline is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Put events from long ago in order, oldest first.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Timeline
- Tap Play now. Timeline 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 oldest event first.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: 3 events far apart in time.
- Medium: 4 events.
- Harder: 5 events closer in time.
Why people enjoy it
Timeline is made for good conversation, and it works beautifully with family, friends or a group. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy sharing your own stories. Three levels mean there is always a comfortable place to start.
Questions
Is Timeline easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: 3 events far apart in time. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: 5 events closer in time.
Can I play Timeline 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 Timeline?
Timeline 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.
More Talk and Remember
- Name GameTap the first letter of your name. Find names from long ago and talk about them.
- Long Ago or TodaySort things into long ago or today. Then talk about them.
- Remember WhenQuestions about everyday life long ago.
- Long Ago This MonthRead true stories from long ago on this month and nearby months. Then talk about them.
- HopscotchHop up the hopscotch squares in order. Skip the square with the pebble.
- Top of the ListPut things in your own order, best at the top. Then say why the top one wins.