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I need something new to get addicted to (candy crush etc) during lockdown

90 replies

BrassyButtons · 09/01/2021 16:07

I've already played Smurfs, Dragonville, candy crush, Boom Beach. I like puzzles (sudoku etc) too. Any suggestions?

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MintTpls · 09/01/2021 19:23

Merge dragons

CoodleMoodle · 09/01/2021 19:23

I also really enjoyed a (free) game called Empty. It's very very short but it's quite tricky at times.

And I used to be addicted to Disney Emoji Blitz, but I had to give it up!

drspouse · 09/01/2021 19:32

Two dots.

CornedBeef451 · 09/01/2021 19:38

Monument Valley. It's the only game I've ever been obsessed with.

Rockbird · 09/01/2021 19:44

Match 3D. A ridiculously simple game that I'm so addicted to that I paid £5.99 to get rid of the ads Hmm

Soutiner · 09/01/2021 19:49

Try Suguru, I play it every day.

dkmgames.com/Suguru/suguruplay_phone.htm

GarethSouthgatesWaistcoat · 09/01/2021 19:58

Mario Kart Tour.

It's free but always out to get your money 😬 The packs are ridiculously overpriced but not at all necessary.

I really enjoy playing so I take our the gold pass (greater rewards, more features) now and then. There's a 2 week free trial for the gold pass to hook you in 😂 It can be cancelled under subscriptions in your app store which means it will run for the whole period but not auto-renew.

It's best to take your first paid 4 week gold pass on the last day of your first tour to gather all the rewards from that tour before they expire. It will then run through the next tour and into the one after that which maximises rewards (3 tours for the price of 2). It's best not to have it running continuously as it's expensive enough as it is.

I don't have a console so this is my only way of playing Mario Kart Grin

You can absolutely play without spending a penny but it's hard to build up rubies and coins to spend and they constantly dangle the benefits of the gold pass in your face!

GarethSouthgatesWaistcoat · 09/01/2021 20:06

I also loved Badland and Alto's Adventure/Odyssey get good reviews.

Coughanddrop · 09/01/2021 20:10

Godus - I promise you won’t put it down once you get started

mrsfeatherbottom · 09/01/2021 20:11

Cat Game
Merge Dragons

Hawkins001 · 10/01/2021 03:15

There is a game but I'm only recommending it as a educational tool, is called plague Inc, it's very interesting on how viruses ect spread Vs methods to control the spread ect.

Monday55 · 10/01/2021 03:45

Quadris (tetris with a twist)

PopsicleHustler · 10/01/2021 06:24

Boggle!

OhWhyNot · 10/01/2021 08:13

I spent hours yesterday playing Criminal Case 👮🏼‍♀️

I’ve had to take Tetris and Candy Crush off my phone

drspouse · 10/01/2021 08:27

I have an hour a day limit for Two Dots I'm afraid!
DS just discovered the TV has Tetris and he's astonished how good I am. Ah you see back in the day son...

drspouse · 10/01/2021 08:27

(As in, I've set my phone to block it after an hour!)

Bumpinthenight · 10/01/2021 08:51

If you like Sudoku, then I think you'll enjoy Cross Me
There is a colour version too.

Spudina · 10/01/2021 08:53

I’m liking Fishdom.

SinkGirl · 10/01/2021 09:07

Two dots, merge blocks and x2 blocks.... things I have needed to remove from my phone to get things things done 😬

maggienolia · 10/01/2021 09:29

Can I put a shout in for Hayday? An old one I know but very addictive.
Also agree with Gardenscapes. Find Austin slightly creepy though, is it just me?

FenEel · 10/01/2021 09:32

Haru Cat Slide
Guinea Pig Bridge

QueenBeth · 10/01/2021 09:35

Two Dots. It's eaten my life.

HeronLanyon · 10/01/2021 09:38

I am quite bizarrely addicted to a 3D lathe app where you get to lathe various shapes and sand them down then spray them. Totally unexpectedly fun. Even looked at how much a small domestic lathe might be - need to buy the house the garden and the shed first but no harm looking eh ??
Also enjoying the coloured water pouring / sorting apps. Quite challenging after early levels.

Shorthairlady · 10/01/2021 10:20

The Chase, Pentix, Wordscapes (any version).

Cherry889 · 10/01/2021 10:23

Homescapes and Gardenscapes

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