Some gamers love nothing more than a mindless five minutes of Candy Crush, others love the comforting repetition of Farmville. Some enjoy collecting Pokemon Go, and others? Others love nothing more than getting their grey matter moving. If you consider yourself a bit of a brainiac, then these mobile games should be just the kind of thing you’ll love.
Online Poker or Even…Choker?
Chess has been deemed the thinking man’s game for a long time, but it could be that poker is overtaking it. There is a wealth of could come in the form of a game of poker. It requires us to think quickly, act under pressure, and, if you’re new to the game, learn a whole host of skills. All of these attributes mean that you might end up feeling a little sharper by taking up this hobby. And hey, if not, at least you’ll be having a great time trying!
If that first sentence made you realize that actually, you’re a diehard chess player. Then there is still an option for you to be able to reap the benefits of a game of poker too. Better still, you’ll even be able to make the most of your chess knowledge at the same time. , but this year it was finally released. This game combines the betting of a poker game with the strategy of chess. You need to select your pieces and think hard about tactics. However, for the real brainiacs, this one is going to prove a most enjoyable challenge.
Learn to Love Linguistics
Although it’s by no means an underground app anymore, Duolingo is more than deserving of a place on the list. With the help of Duo, the cute green owl, you can dive headfirst into 38 different languages, all for free, from your smartphone. Whether you want to brush up on your high school-level French or become fluent in Mandarin, there’s a course to suit everyone. The learning is intuitive, and you pick up language exactly as a native speaker would. The games are fun and short enough to keep you motivated for your daily practice.
For the Burgeoning Game Developer
It’s a dream for many and, unfortunately, a reality for very few. However, Green Heart Games have managed to bridge the gap a little with . This brilliant mobile app will allow you to live out some of your game development dreams. Perfect for strategy game lovers, this simple sim is easy to pick up but satisfyingly challenging as you progress.
You begin the game as a startup game development company in the 1980s. For a mobile game, there’s a surprising amount of wiggle room for personalizing your story. You begin with the ability to program simple games only, but before long, you can research new technologies, focus on marketing and grow your business to the level that a true game development tycoon would be proud of.
Fancy Yourself as a bit of a Sherlock?
Device 6 is a less famous choice and is certainly an unexpected format. The game reads like a novel but plays like you are a detective, unpicking the lock to the next bit of the story. The narrative is fascinating, and the next part is only discovered by solving puzzles. This is not the game for the commuter who wants something quick to pick up and put down, but rather a game for someone who has a good half an hour to dedicate to it.
The narrative is often told in visual ways, with words twisting to form corridors and staircases. The themselves are confusing, often requiring you to read and listen at the same time. The whole game is incredibly thoughtfully put together and a real joy for anyone with an inquisitive nature. Device 6 demands your full attention, and for the insatiably curious, there couldn’t be a better way to waste time.