Yukon for Seniors
Cards and Boards
Yukon is a card game on ElderWit.com, made for older adults with large print and big buttons. Build down in red and black. Any face up card can move, and every card on top of it goes along.
Play nowWorks on phone, tablet and computer. Nothing to install.
About Yukon
Yukon is a traditional solitaire, a close cousin of Klondike, found in card game books for generations.
How to play Yukon
- Tap Play now. Yukon 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 any face up card to move it with the cards on top.”
- Go at your own pace. There is never a time limit.
- Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.
Three levels
- Easy: Ace to Six. All cards face up. Any card may fill a gap.
- Medium: Ace to Nine. Only a King fills a gap.
- Harder: Ace to Jack. Some cards start face down.
Why people enjoy it
Card and board games are a lovely way to spend time at the table, and Yukon brings that feeling to the screen with big, clear pieces. It asks for a little planning a move or two ahead, and nothing more.
Questions
Is Yukon easy to learn?
Yes. Start on Easy: Ace to Six. All cards face up. Any card may fill a gap. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: Ace to Jack. Some cards start face down.
Can I play Yukon 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 Yukon?
Yukon 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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