GAMES
FUN APPS FOR BREAK TIME OR DOWNTIME
BEST APPS
BY LEANNE HAYS
Scribblenauts
Unlimited
($4.99)
This adorably animated
puzzle and learning
game stars a little boy who needs to
complete kind tasks and do good deeds
to save his sister from an evil spell.Samorost 3
($4.99)
Test your limits as you
navigate an eerie and
intricately animated
world, solving puzzles and experi-
encing surreal interactions. Observe,
imagine, and explore; there’s so much
to fi nd.The New York Times
Crossword
($6.99/month)
Subscribe to enjoy the daily crossword,
twenty years of archived puzzles, and
performance tracking. The Daily Mini
and themed packs are free.Gorogoa
($4.99)
The gaming equivalent
of a mystery novel that
you just can’t put down,
Gorogoa is a hand-illustrated game
with an immersive storyline and
puzzles that will engage you for hours.DIVE IN & TAKE YOUR TIME
Pigeon Wings
($1.99)
Stay completely alert
to fl y your pigeon and
her single prop airplane
around obstacles, shoot down ene-
mies, and race to beat competitors in
a series of races.Tetris
(Free)
If you’ve loved Tetris
since the ‘80s, playing
it on your iPhone will
be a dream come true. Gameplay is
similar enough to the arcade version
that you’ll be back to your former glo-
ry in no time.Inks.
($2.99)
This pinball experience
has a lively soundtrack
and truly unique graph-
ics. Paint splashes and smears as
your ball hits and rolls through it, cre-
ating modern art with every level.Marvel Contest of
Champions
(Free)
Learn the strengths
and weaknesses of
each Marvel character as you form
alliances, build a team, and battle to
save the universe in locations like
Wakanda, Asgard, and many more.Wordscapes
(Free)
How many words can
you make out of a selection of let-
ters? Start with simple, three-letter
groups and fi ll in the puzzle, then
move on to more complex challenges.See/Saw
($2.99)
Learn increasingly
refi ned controls of
the game and collect
coins. Then, the stakes are raised,
and sawblades come into play. No
pressure.TAKE A QUICK BREAK
MATCH
YOUR
MOOD
Sometimes you’re
in a mood to be
tested; on other
occasions, you
need to be calmed
and soothed.
Certain days you
crave an intellec-
tual challenge, and
sometimes you’d like to just
zone out. Whether you’re look-
ing for an adrenaline boost or a
few moments to relax and visit
another reality, the App Store
has you covered.TIMELESS FUN
WARNING: ADDICTIVE
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