Turn the Dial: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Turn the Dial is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Turn an old radio dial slowly. Find the stations and talk about them.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Turn the Dial
- Tap Play now. Turn the Dial 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: “Turn the dial to find a station.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: Find 2 stations.
- Medium: Find 3 stations.
- Harder: Find 5 stations.
Why people enjoy it
Turn the Dial is made for good conversation, and it works beautifully with family, friends or a group. It asks for a little sharing your own stories, and nothing more. Three levels mean there is always a comfortable place to start.
Questions
Is Turn the Dial easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Find 2 stations. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Find 5 stations.
Can I play Turn the Dial 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 Turn the Dial?
Turn the Dial 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
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- Request HourYou run the radio request hour. Choose the music, say who it is for, and plan the show.
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- Two KitchensA kitchen from long ago and a kitchen of today. Find what changed, then talk about it.
- Name GameTap the first letter of your name. Find names from long ago and talk about them.