Weigh It Up: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Weigh It Up is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Was it better then, or is it better now? Put each thing on one side of the scale and see how it tips.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Weigh It Up
- Tap Play now. Weigh It Up 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: “Was it better then, or is it better now? There is no wrong answer.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Three things, then or now.
- Medium: Four things, then tell why the scale tipped.
- Harder: Give each thing a weight, then explain the heaviest.
Why people enjoy it
People enjoy Weigh It Up because it brings out stories, smiles and the kind of talk that makes a visit special. It is all about talking and sharing, at a gentle pace.
Questions
Is Weigh It Up easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three things, then or now. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Give each thing a weight, then explain the heaviest.
Can I play Weigh It Up 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 Weigh It Up?
Weigh It Up 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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