How big are the tiles? Would this game be good for an elderly person with very poor vision?
584119
The tiles are about 2 x 2 and pretty easy to see. I guess it would depend how poor the vision is. It may be a little fast paced. With poor vision it would at very least take longer to do the word games and they are all time based. Hope this helps!
584120
The tiles are 1 1/4 inch x 1 1/4 inch... But if they have poor vision, they would have to be in a very well lit area in order to see the letters on the tiles.
584121
The letters are about 1" x 1". There is a 90 second time limit on each round and then a score is registered and you can start another round. The letters are a dark grey or black on a light grey background. With this info, hopefully you can make a decision.
584122
the tiles are 2" squares with a red background and black letters.....i feel it would work for an elderly person as i am also a senior citizen
584123
The tiles are about 3" tall and wide. The letters are an electronic gray color. My grandpa could see them fine. But it could be tricky in the wrong light.
1569631
Yes of course, this game is not as simple as it looks; it definitely requires the ability of developing strategies and calculating possibilities. It is absolutely suitable for adults and bright kids.
1360480
Maybe not. I got it for my 8 year old grandson and he enjoys it but doesn't play as much as he did. The games are pretty simple.
2255537
Board size is 19.5"x19.5"; Tile sizes are the same; Alphabet is double: A-16,B-4,C-6,D-8,E-24,F-4,G-5,H-5,!-13J-2,K-2,L-7,M-6,N-13,O-15,P-4,Q-2,R-13,S-10,T-15,U-7,V-3,W-4,X-2,Y-4,Z-2,Blank-4.It takes my wife and I about 2hrs per game and the scores are much larger. Hope this helps.
1097747
Not in my opinion, someone that cannot read could play by matching the pictures (matching specimen drawn and the small photos on bingo-style cards). On a side note, the rocks/minerals are excellent quality and size - so fun to look at and play with on their own. So much so that it didn't take long for my 2.5 year old son to have the rocks/minerals memorized, which made the game even easier to play.
2215899
Great set. Tiles are full size. Dice are TINY. I replaced them. I recommend this set.
322502
The box says 8 and up, and I completely agree. The average eight year old who enjoys challenging games would be perfectly capable of doing well playing this game. But don't let that fool you -- my husband and I have played countless times with intelligent adults who absolutely love the game, too! It can be a challenge, depending on how deep your 'strategizing' goes.
2191138
Lori M's answer was spot on! The cards and the font are not large but the game is fun and worth any accommodations you may need to make!
1164363
This was a gift for my mother who has macular degeneration and is legally blind. The board and tiles are sold together as they are all oversized. She can see the board and read the letters and words.
606221
I actually returned this game and bought one with a backlit screen for my husband, who has been playing handheld solitaire for years. He has never complained about not being able to win. Never heard that one before. Sorry I couldn't be more helpful.
1205932
The size of the actual game screen (the rectangle in the middle of the screen is about 4x6 inches. I bought it for my 4-year-old last Christmas and she lost interest quickly -- her 6-year-old brother uses it to practice math problems.
1439616
No the tiles are great but the dice are really tiny. I got a new set for a dollar at some store so now I'm set. The set very nice and I love the tile arms on the stand!
1585062
Use a permanent market and color in the colors he can see.....it is a great game and hope you can select a color suitable.....it will take a few minutes to color all the tiles but worth the enjoyment in the end!!
413141
This can be very challenging for adults and yet simple for kids. My husband and I have played this with our 7 year old and we have fun trying to make the most opints possible. Some times you have to look very carefully to find the hidden big points! It is a lot like Scrabble but with colors and shapes. You can stare at it for 10 minutes and then finally find the right spot. Definitely for adults if you are going for a challenge, and yet simple enough for kids who don't care so much about the big points!
265677
The screen is about 5 1/2 inches by 3 1/2 inches. The screen is not back lit, and is monochromatic, but I still find it easy to see. Unless you are trying to play in the dark, that shouldn't be a problem.
2019647
I think they are. I am 30 and play it all the time with my 12 year old step-daughter. You can tell what things are, you can adjust the brightness of the screen to see better. Very fun! They TV screen is the best! Love the colors! There are extra games and secrets that are unlocked when you play on the TV. Even my husband will play it.
1320148
Hi...we love the giant size scrabble game...the tiles are 1 1/4" x 1 1/8" in size...quite a bit bigger than standard tiles. the board size is same material but it is way larger..which we also like....21" x 23" we have a neat felt covered game table and it works great on a lazy susan for all to play...