Yut Nori for Seniors

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Yut Nori is one of the board games on ElderWit.com. The much loved stick throwing race game from Korea. Throw four sticks, race four pieces around the board, take the short cuts across the middle and send the computer's pieces back to start. The print is large and every button is easy to tap.

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Use a phone, a tablet or a computer. There is nothing to install.

How to play Yut Nori

  1. Tap Play now. Yut Nori opens right here in your web browser.
  2. Choose a level: Easy, Medium or Harder.
  3. Race your four red pieces around the board and home before the computer's blue pieces.
  4. Throw the sticks, then tap the piece to move.
  5. To bring in another piece, tap it in the waiting row.
  6. Yut, Mo and catching a computer piece give you another throw.
  7. First to win 2 games wins the match.
  8. Take your time. There is no clock and no rush.
  9. Tap Start over whenever you want a fresh round, or try the next level when you feel ready.

Three levels

Why people enjoy it

People come back to Yut Nori because each game is a little different, and a good move feels just as satisfying today as it did years ago. Most of all, it is a pleasant way to enjoy planning a move or two ahead.

Similar games to try

If you enjoy Yut Nori, try Chowka Bara next. A race game played with four cowrie shells instead of dice. Bring your pieces around the board and into the middle square. Land on the computer's piece to send it back to the start. Another close match is Ludo. The friendly race game of dice and counters. Roll a six to bring a piece out, race once around the board and into your home row, and send the computer's pieces back to start. And for a change of pace, there is Race Home. Move your counters once around the board and into home. Land on a computer counter to send it back to start.

Questions

Is Yut Nori easy to learn?

Yes. Start on Easy: First to win 2 games. The computer plays simply. When that feels comfortable, move up. On Harder: First to win 2 games. The computer chases and plays its best.

Does Yut Nori work on a tablet?

Yes. It runs in the web browser on any tablet, a phone or a computer. The buttons are big enough to tap with ease.

Are there other games like Yut Nori?

Yes. ElderWit.com has 2,000+ games, and the Cards and Boards page lists the ones closest to Yut Nori. All of them have large print and no ads.

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