Why everybody is playing games on their mobiles

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One thing that I’ve noticed over the past couple of years is how just about everybody seems to be playing games on their smartphones.

I’ve already done some posts about how the little ones can get lost for days on end playing games like Minecraft, but thankfully it seems as though the world’s games developers have been on the case making games for grown-ups too!

Whilst games like Minecraft have caught the attention of my other half, I’ve been keen to hunt down some of the games that are a bit more stimulating for adults. And love her or hate her, Kim Kardashian has released one of the most amusing mobile games I’ve seen: Hollywood.

This fun mobile game gives you the opportunity of climbing your way up the Hollywood star system by going to boutiques, dating celebrities, and appearing in various amusing photo opportunities. Although it’s more than a little superficial, it’s actually pretty funny and I’ve spent many hours customizing my avatar with some typically weird and wonderful shoes and clothing.

If that sounds a little silly, then there are plenty more traditional games out there that can liven up even the dullest of evenings. In particular LadyLucks have a massive selection of glamorous slots games with some impressive jackpots that are quick and easy to play, and Hasbro have even released a cool Monopoly app that’s helped me realize just how enjoyable this classic board game is.

There are also some cool sporting simulations out there that are good if you’re feeling a little too lazy to carry out your new year’s resolutions to be more active. In particular, I love playing the 8 Ball Pool game that’s certainly easier than the real thing, although it can match you up with real life opponents to add a further sense of difficulty to the action.

Away from digital boardgames and mobile jackpots, there’s plenty of puzzle games out there that are handy if you’re bored on your commute into work. One of my favorites has to be the soothing Monument Valley that has some lovely graphics and tricky puzzles to conquer, and I’ve been hearing nothing but praise about Color Switch that is very simple to learn, yet fiendishly tough to master!

So regardless of whether you’re into Hollywood stars or casino delights, there are plenty of fun mobile gaming diversions out there for us grown-ups!