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stuck in bed, please recommend mindless, addictive, time killing apps

56 replies

Nimbostratus100 · 27/12/2022 13:21

any straight forward, simple, ideally free, non gory phome games that are absorbing and addictive and fun to play, and possible to play in a semi -recumberant position?

Please send me your suggestions! I've been playing love balls and tenten. thank you!

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Blackeyesbluetears · 27/12/2022 13:53

Evo pop is my winner

HamHand · 27/12/2022 13:54

Little alchemy. We as a family spent the time between Christmas and new years absolutely addicted to this a few years ago.

YoSofi · 27/12/2022 13:56

I loved Dead Mans Phone.

Its a long game, took me four days I think, but thoroughly enjoyed it.

You basically have access to the phone of a man that’s been killed, and try and figure out who killed him.

I keep trying to find similar interactive games but no luck so far!

Shannith · 27/12/2022 13:58

TikTok

TheYummyPatler · 27/12/2022 13:59

Luna story is a nonogram game (including 20x20 puzzles, in Luna story III at least) that’s quite fun.

I play it while listening to audiobooks.

astralpiano · 27/12/2022 14:03

Disco zoo

WashAsDelicates · 27/12/2022 14:07

2048 is wonderfully mindless, while at the same time requiring just a teensy bit of attention and maths. None of my versions have ever had intrusive ads, either. I particularly like the version called

WashAsDelicates · 27/12/2022 14:08

Oops.

I particularly like the version called, I think, Hexic.

WashAsDelicates · 27/12/2022 14:08

Most games by Boy Howdy are easygoing, too.

DanFmDorking · 27/12/2022 14:11

May I invite you to try the Christmas Puzzle
Good Luck Xmas Smile

WashAsDelicates · 27/12/2022 14:12

Hue is also great. Very different to any of my other games. The way you get the first game of the day for 'free', but have to watch an ad to get each subsequent game, means that I pace myself and rest my eyes between games. That's because I don't watch the ad! Instead I put the phone face down and either shut my eyes for a minute or just do something else.

DanFmDorking · 27/12/2022 14:28

I also like A Dark Room
It's a text adventure game - it takes a while but I enjoyed the suprising ending.

purplecorkheart · 27/12/2022 14:33

I came across a game called Murder by Choice. It is free but you can pay for extra power. You can also watch ads to top up power. Really enjoyed it. It is Android.

lushforlife · 27/12/2022 14:38

I'm good at wasting time in my phone so here are a few of my favourites!
Blockudoku
Logic riddle
Royal match
Wordscapes
Scavenger Hunt
Differences
Hope you find some you enjoy and feel better soon!Flowers

Throughabushbackwards · 27/12/2022 14:40

Toon Blast and Townhsip here. Also Sim City.

VintageVest · 27/12/2022 14:41

Clash of clans is good.

Notsa · 27/12/2022 14:42

If you like jigsaws, I lose hours to Jigidi.

DeadDonkey · 27/12/2022 14:43

Township
Gardenscape
Blockudoku
Brain Test
Rumikub

Squiblet · 27/12/2022 14:46

Great thread, thanks for the recs everyone!

I am stuck at home with Covid - DP has taken the DCs (all negative) off for an overnight family visit. So far I've washed all my bras (won't be needing those!) and started my tax return. But these sound like much more fun.

Amiable · 27/12/2022 14:54

My absolute favourite is Property Brothers Home Design - a mix of match 3 type puzzles with interior decorating challenges. I'm now on level 15743 Blush

shuuush · 27/12/2022 15:18

I love the monopoly app it's about 2.99 to buy but you can play with a bot,random people or family members.
Each game lasts around an hour so passes the time.

Lasttangowithcarys · 27/12/2022 15:22

Match masters
Gardenscapes
solitaire

and the best

GODUS land sculpting game. You will lose days to it

Nadal · 27/12/2022 15:24

I like Crazy Hospital and Cooking Fever

Xiaoxiong · 27/12/2022 15:27

Monument Valley!! And the music will really relax you too. It's a gorgeous game and there is a sequel too if you really like it.

Squeakybits · 27/12/2022 15:28

Toon blast or coin master

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