Tricks for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Tricks is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Each of you plays one card. The higher card of the suit that was led takes the trick. Follow suit when you can.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Tricks
- Tap Play now. Tricks 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: “Your lead. Tap any card to start the trick.”
- 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: Five cards each, two suits.
- Medium: Seven cards each, four suits.
- Harder: Nine cards each. Spades beat every other suit.
Why people enjoy it
People come back to Tricks because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.
Questions
Is Tricks easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Five cards each, two suits. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Nine cards each. Spades beat every other suit.
Can I play Tricks 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 Tricks?
Tricks 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 Cards and Boards
- Win the Top CardA card lies face up on the deck. Win the trick and that card is yours.
- Bid for PrizesA prize card turns up. You and the computer each pick one card from your hand as a bid.
- Beleaguered CastleThe Aces start in the middle. Build each suit up on its Ace.
- Baker's DozenShort piles of cards. Move one card at a time onto a card one higher, any suit.
- Top ItPlay a card higher than the last one, or pass. When someone passes, the other leads again.
- Take the PileTake turns playing one card onto the middle pile.