Turn the Platter: A Calm Game for Seniors
Relax and Create
Turn the Platter is a calm, creative game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. A round platter sits in the middle of the table. Turn it so each guest has the dish they asked for.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Turn the Platter
- Tap Play now. Turn the Platter 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 platter until the dish is in front of the guest. Then tap That suits them.”
- There is no time limit, so play as slowly as you like.
- Want a fresh start? Tap Start over at any time.
Three levels
- Easy: One guest, one dish.
- Medium: Two guests. Find the turn that suits both.
- Harder: Six dishes and three guests. One turn suits them all.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Turn the Platter as a calm break in the day, a few peaceful minutes that are all their own. It is all about calm and creativity, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Turn the Platter easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: One guest, one dish. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six dishes and three guests. One turn suits them all.
Can I play Turn the Platter 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 Platter?
Turn the Platter 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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