The article “Best Brain Games for Seniors” from SeniorLink”** mentions factors that make certain games ideal for older adults:

• Formats – classic board games, word puzzles, apps, online. Some are for smart phone, tablet, computer, printed, etc.
• Difficulty level – make it challenging but not frustrating. Do beginner efforts and move to harder when it’s right
• Fees – some are free, some involve one-time or monthly charges
• Type of game – find something you like, ideally with variety

“Best Brain Games for Seniors” from SeniorLink” also provides links to online game sites:

• Braincurls – various subject areas
• Daily Word Search
• Brain Trainer
• Solitaire
• Daily Crossword
• Memozor – matching game
• Checkers
• TriviaPlaza
• TheJigsawPuzzles

“Best Brain Games for Seniors” from SeniorLink” suggests these APPS:

• Elevate – one of Apple’s apps of the year! free to start, costs only if you want to do more advanced training
• Lumosity – free to start, costs only if you want to do more advanced training
• Wheel of Fortune

Here are other games discussed during the 2021 “Games People Play” presentation, plus others people have recommended since:

• Trivia Crack
• Ruzzle
• Block Puzzle 100
• Pyramid
• Free Cell
• Scrabble
• Merriam Webster
• Wordscapes
• Wordle – try to guess a five letter word in six guesses (Toni P.)
• New York Times Spelling Bee (Joan S.)
  • circle of letters, 6 around the perimeter and one in the center.
  • Goal is to make as many 4 or more letter words as possible from the 7 letters