Workbench: A Talk Game for Seniors
Talk and Remember
Workbench is a talking game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Hang each tool on its outline on the pegboard. Then talk about things made by hand.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
How to play Workbench
- Tap Play now. Workbench 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 a tool on the bench. Then tap its outline.”
- Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
- When you finish, try the same level again or move up a level.
Three levels
- Easy: Three tools, with names on the board.
- Medium: Five tools, then tell about a craft.
- Harder: Six tools, outlines only. Then compare crafts.
Why people enjoy it
Workbench is a warm way to share stories, and it often sparks a conversation that goes on long after the game. It asks for a little talking and sharing, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Workbench easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Three tools, with names on the board. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Six tools, outlines only. Then compare crafts.
Can I play Workbench 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 Workbench?
Workbench 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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