Sunday, December 16, 2007

Frogger Puzzle Complicates Road Crossing

Frogger had always been a firm favorite of mine. A game that I loved playing on the computer because it didn't require all that much brain power. And that was exactly why I was so thrilled when I found Frogger Puzzle ? pretty much the same game that I was able to download (for free) on to my mobile phone. Frogger Puzzle is all the same fun as standard computer Frogger (although there are a ton of different versions of these now too ? those I play on line, on the game boy, etc.) but with extra features that make Frogger Puzzle even more fun! First of all, with Frogger Puzzle you actually get to feel like you are in a real arcade because the graphics are so hot (must be the software used). Second of all, the colors and sounds in Frogger Puzzle make you feel like you are playing for real (as opposed to on your mobile phone). Third, there are different versions of Frogger Puzzle that you can play ? classic and game play. and fourth, like the regular Frogger I enjoyed so much, the rules and the game controls are simple ? no Einstein required here. The aim of Frogger Puzzle is for you (the Frogger) to get across the other side of the street. You are standing on one side of the street, and you have to cross. There is a lot going on though while you're trying to cross so you have to be aware of everything all at once. In fact, as my friend said recently when we were both about to leave for work that day and just having one last game of Frogger Puzzle, ?it's a bit like every day driving in New York ? there are things coming at you from all different directions.? And I guess it is that, which really appeals to me about Frogger Puzzle!

Sunday, November 25, 2007

Why The Spider in Spider Solitaire?

I had always enjoyed playing Solitaire. I remember years ago, pretty much when games first came to computers, I was at work with a new computer. It had three games: Solitaire, Minesweep and Worms and I would alternate with the three all day long (when I had no work to do of course). But I always came back to Solitaire. I guess it was because it made me feel nostalgic. It was the game I had played (off line of course) with my late grandmother every Saturday afternoon following a cup of tea and some cookies. Anyway, a lot has changed since then obviously. Computer - and mobile phone - games have come a long way. So when I heard of Spider Solitaire, my curiosity was peaked. Why the Spider in the title I wondered?

Reap Benefits of Spider Solitaire If You Like Solitaire

I soon found out that Spider Solitaire was pretty much like the computer Solitaire I loved those years ago but with a real edge. The same rules apply vis-à-vis removing all the cards from the screen but you have 10 different piles, at least in this version. You have to remove them all from the screen after you have organized them in suits and numbers. There are two difficulty levels in this mobile game (easy which uses one suite and difficult which uses two). I find that I can finish a round in around 15 minutes if I do the easy level and so far about 40 minutes on the hard level, but that might just be because I'm not so accustomed to it yet. I can also pause the game whenever I want (which I do when my bus pulls up on the way to work). I like the graphics in this mobile phone game much more than I liked them on the basic solitaire computer based game. I wonder why it is called Spider Solitaire though?surely spiders are 8 legged (rather than 10) creatures, but maybe the creator of Spider Solitaire once saw a 10 legged spider!

Difference Between Spider Solitaire and Regular Solitaire

The biggest difference (and edge) I found between Spider Solitaire and its regular counterpart is probably HOW the cards are dealt. With the former, you get a whole row of cards dealt every time; but with regular solitaire it is just one card. This makes the game a little more challenging and way more exciting. You are less in control, have to place more emphasis on strategic development and have to use your brain much more in Spider Solitaire. Perhaps that is another reason it got its name - that is what you have to do when you have to deal with a spider in the bath - at least, that is what I have to do!

Thursday, November 15, 2007

Win Real Money Playing Free Slots

Please read the headline again: "Win Real Money Playing Free Slots." It doesn't make sense, does it? Everyone knows: you have to risk money to win money. But everyone also knows: there is an exception to every rule. I have found the exception to this rule, and now I would like to share it with you.

This unique opportunity is called the "$100,000 Free Slots Tournament," and it is found at All Jackpots Casino. There is really not much I need to say; the name pretty much says it all. This is an online slots tournament. It is giving away $100,000 in prizes, including a $50,000 first prize and hundreds of smaller prizes. And it is free to enter and play - no gimmicks or hidden fees.

The All Jackpots website gives all the details of how to register and play in the tournament, so I won't go into that here. What I will tell you, and what All Jackpots for some reason forgot to mention, is how much fun it is.

The $100,000 Free Slots Tournament involves playing the Tomb Raider slot machine game. This is a great game, and a lot of fun in any event. Tomb Raider is a 5-reel, 15-payline, online slot machine. It all revolves around super-archeologist Lara Croft and her adventures and exploits. The slot machine has symbols of Lara herself - armed and sexy - and Tomb Raider symbols, Idol symbols, Tiger symbols, and others. It has scatter symbols and wild symbols, and two special features: the Free Spins bonus game and the Tomb bonus game. All in all, it is a great slots game that I would recommend even without the $50,000 to be won.

So there you have it: $50,000 to be won, nothing to pay, and a lot of fun to boot. That's what I call a winning combination.

Monday, November 12, 2007

Test Spinach Strength With Popeye Kart Racing

When I was a youngster, I had always enjoyed Popeye the sailor man, pretty much as well as all the other cartoons I could get find on the TV. But then I grew up and life took over and I guess I just had less time for these cartoons. But then as I grew up even more and I started having more ?toys? (those boys and their toys), I realized that I could recreate some of my childhood fantasies and fun times right on my mobile phone. So I was pretty thrilled to find Popeye Kart Racing. And since the game was rated 8.8 out of 10, that was even more appealing to me. The price was right so I decided to download it immediately. And boy was I glad I did! In Popeye Kart Racing all of my childhood enjoyment of the cartoon came back and I even had a craving for spinach (which my veggie loving girlfriend was thrilled by). I wanted to achieve that Popeye strength so that I could successfully race to the finish line. I chose to be Popeye of course (although you can choose from all the program's different characters); I got in my kart and started racing as fast as possible to the finish line. Popeye Kart Racing is a bit like virtual bumper cars from the amusement park, but a lot more fun (well at least it is for me) as you can go fast like crazy! You have to watch out for the other karts though because they go pretty fast too so it really is a case of who has eaten more spinach that day. And then I realized what a great idea the whole Popeye show was ? getting kids to eat their greens, as it sure was getting me to eat mine, and in that realm I'm usually no better than a 5 year old! Popeye Kart Racing is more than just a race though as there are a ton of different things that you can pick up along the way that will increase your power and help you to go faster. But watch out for your opponents ? there are all sorts of weapons they can have which can destroy you. Popeye Kart Racing sure is a fun game to play and very nostalgic too.

Wednesday, October 24, 2007

Go to Town With Downtown Video Slots

Given that I really had been playing the slot machines, whenever and wherever I could for more years than I cared to remember, I did not really think I could get any surprises. I mean, surely once you have played one slot machine or video slot, you have played them all. And really how good and exciting could video slots be on a mobile phone? How would the fun and excitement of a game like that be captured on such a small mobile screen?

Well, I sure was in for a treat with Downtown Video Slots. There is quite a lot of money to be made (even though it is virtual) with Downtown Video Slots too. And having the ability to play it on the move frees up my time so I feel like I am having fun but without wasting time. For a start, Downtown Video Slots is not just one game; players get to choose from 6 different themes and cool icons so there is no chance of getting bored. You decide how many coins or paylines to choose from and what kind of profits you want to aim for; the higher the stakes, the higher the risks, but that is what makes Downtown Video Slots so much fun. If you are into rodeos you can choose the Rodeo Fever theme. You can also choose your level ? by selecting either quick game or career modes and when you play the game you actually feel like you are in a real casino. There is a lot more going on with Downtown Video Slots, including bonuses, jackpot rewards.

In terms of the actual game, with Quick Game you will be given one of any 5 machines (these are selected randomly) but with Career Mode, you get to choose one of the 5 machines. In terms of paylines, you press the left cursor or 4 to add lines and right or 6 to add coins for the next spin. And then you spin the reels. Check the payout table by pressing the # key. The advantage of quick game is the instant access to one of the 5 video slots beginning with $1,000 bankroll.

Career mode is slightly different as you begin with $1,000 and choose your machine. You have free access to the lobby and can select different machines as you wish. If you want to get to the real treasure, you need to increase your bankroll to $150,00 and then you will be able to access the 6th and final mystery machine. You have to hit the jackpot reward symbol on all 6 machines to win the game.

Tuesday, October 9, 2007

Make Lemonade From Lemons

I have always loved the phrase that if life serves you lemons, make lemonade. Well, now I am playing lemonade with Lemonade Tycoon, the fun mobile game I purchased on line for a mere $1.99. That must have been my first wise business move; all that great excitement for such a small price!I have played a few business simulation games in the past and they have never quite been my thing but somehow the graphics on this demo really attracted me to the game. I remember growing up with lemonade stands near our house during the hot summer days and maybe Lemonade Tycoon held some nostalgia for me. I was not sure what it was exactly but I guess it was a combination of a lot of great things going on, that made me want to purchase and play Lemonade Tycoon.Lemonade Tycoon lets you really get a feel for what (if any) entrepreneurial skills you have and if you could make it in the real business world. The idea is that you have a small business venture (the lemonade stand) and you have to see if you can develop it in to a big business. You want to choose where to put your stand (consider weather conditions); what specific recipe you want to use for your lemonade to make it the tastiest; what prices you are going to charge and how to manage your inventory. Although it may only be a lemonade stand, all of these aspects are the crucial basics of running a business, large or small.If you do make correct and wise business decisions playing Lemonade Tycoon you get more in the game, like being able to buy a larger refrigerator and moving to a higher traffic location (for more customers to buy your lemonade). With realistic simulations and lots of different customers with fun personalities, Lemonade Tycoon is a fun game to play on the mobile to get you thinking about if you might be the next Donald Trump!

Tuesday, September 18, 2007

Take Care of Virtual Bear

Because Teddy Bears Need Love Too

Remember the days when you were small and you had a little teddy bear that went everywhere with you and comforted you when you were sad? I remember it well. I had Tony the Teddy Bear and I used to cry in to his chest and play with him and sleep with him held tight. He was a real source of comfort. In fact, even now, aged 32, I still have him with me. Tony has helped me through many a crisis. Well, when I saw that I could purchase Virtual Bear for my mobile phone, I jumped at the chance. I guess it was for personal, nostalgic reasons initially. This virtual bear that you have to take care of, reminded me exactly of Tony. He looked just like him but without the weird smile. The weird smile was good for me though; it just made me laugh.

Feel Maternal Taking Care of Virtual Bear

With Virtual Bear on my mobile phone, all my 'maternal instincts' came out. I knew I had to be on top of it as it were at all times. There were times I had to feed it, clothe it, train it and even play with it, just like I guess one does with a real child. And I got really in to it. It felt good because I knew it was counting on me. In fact with Virtual Bear, if you do not do all these things it will die! It is almost like it can die of a broken heart if it is not loved in the way it is meant to be. It may a little too realistic for some, but I had fun playing 'mother' to Virtual Bear.

Tuesday, September 4, 2007

Make Your Worms Fight Well In Worms 07

Get fired up in a grizzly battle as you play Worms 07.
If you ever liked the worm game, then you will simply love Worms 07. It's so much more fun than the old worms games which now, in retrospect, look to be so basic. Worms were indeed one of the first games to hit the screens and it was somewhat of a boring game. But I guess worms have come on in leaps and bounds since those times because with Worms 07 it's almost nothing like the original version of the game. In fact you wouldn't even know the two ever had anything in common. The aim of Worms 07 is pretty much a battle one. Worms 07 is a bit like battle of the fittest. You're like the head worm (leading a bunch of other worms). What you have to do is attack the other worms (your opponents) so that they get smashed to worm smithereens and basically destroyed. And you get all sorts of things along the way which are supposed to help you. Take advantage of the weapons that come your way as they are what you need to attack your enemies, so just make sure you're using the right ones with which you can shoot your enemy. What's cool about Worms 07 is its 3D element, it's great graphics and terrific sounds. Plus, all the different time periods that you go through in Worms 07 are pretty cool too. You get to see a whole lot of things going on when playing Worms 07, that's for sure. I particularly enjoy the battleship. Also, even though generally I'm not so in to strategy games, I do feel like there's something extra appealing in Worms 07 that renders me to like the game nonetheless.

Tuesday, August 28, 2007

Make War Not Love In Battle for Orion's Belt

I had never really been a battling kinda gal, but somehow, I got attracted to the super cool graphics on this fun mobile game - Battle for Orion's Belt. There's a whole series to buy (Battle Arena) but so far I'm happy with just this one. It's a real nail biting game as players have to try and remove their enemies (in all sorts of wild and wonderful ways), defend themselves (which certainly isn't as easy as I originally thought it might be - perhaps this is the most challenging part of the game) and keep returning to base to repair stuff and get more provisions. You wouldn't actually believe that you're sitting in the quiet comfort of your own home (or in any other place you choose with the versatility of this cool mobile game) while immersed in such an intense battle! Because that's really how I feel when I play Battle for Orion's Belt. And, like I said, I've never really been such a warrior. But the graphics make you lose it for a moment and really feel like you are waging war! And, to be honest, I really like that feeling. It's completely exhilarating. And it's not only the graphics - the digital sounds do it for me too.

Great Features in Battle for Orion's Belt

I probably really enjoy Battle for Orion's Belt and get totally immersed in it, because of the cool features like the fighting machine with the weapons, crazy speed and cool armor. And it's me who has to customize the ship to create this machine. There are all sorts of different things one can do to personalize their ship - and you have to try and figure out which will give you the best advantage when you're in the midst of battle. There are missiles (that are great enemy trackers), an electro-magnetic pulse which can knock out all the ships that are coming closer to you. There are other options too so it's up to you to really use your analytical skills to determine which will be the most helpful in this battle.

There really are a ton of different options to choose in Battle for Orion's Belt; so I find that the more I play, the more understanding I develop of how helpful (or not so helpful) they are going to be.

Sunday, August 26, 2007

Love Your Pet More With Mobile Pet Tamagotchi

Is This Pet For Real?Since my husband and I have always been just CRAZY about our little pet guinea pig Maxi, the idea of Mobile Pet Tamagotchireally appealed. When I was told that I could take my guinea pig wherever I go (what a huge fantasy that is), I jumped at the chance. How many times have we been thrown out of different places, or asked not to come in because we've been with our guinea pig - our pride and joy. So Mobile Pet Tamagotchi sounded like a real thrill. But I was somewhat skeptical; what, in practice, would the game actually mean? How would one play it? Get Playful With Mobile Pet TamagotchiWell, I soon found out. Mobile Pet Tamagotchi is all about being playful. It's true it's not actually my real, live Maxi that I get to take with me wherever I go, but with Mobile Pet Tamagotchi I do feel a sense of comfort and friendship. For sure it's not the same as having Gal with me, but it's a nice little distraction and given that I can pretty much take my mobile phone with me everywhere (how ridiculous is that; my guinea pig is WAY less invasive than half the loud rings I hear on mobile phones these days, but I digress), I have my little pet guinea pig which lives in my Nokia phone and will - just like Maxi - play with me whenever I want! Maxi is very much like that. He's ready to play 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And that is what you get with Mobile Pet Tamagotchi.Take Care of Mobile Pet TamagotchiBut just like with a real live guinea pig, Mobile Pet Tamagotchi makes you responsible. So I think that if anyone has kids who are driving them crazy to get them a guinea pig, let them play Mobile Pet Tamagotchi. See if they really will be responsible with this small test. You have to feed, walk and clean your guinea pig, as well as play with him or her, but REGULARLY (not just when you are in the mood for it). Because what happens if you don't? If you ignore your pet guinea pig for too long, it might actually die! Indeed, guinea pigs can die of a broken heart (being ignored), especially if they are accustomed to regular tender loving care (like Maxi is). Remember, guinea pigs can be unpredictable - and that is also what you will learn from Mobile Pet Tamagotchi? so keep a close eye on him! Mobile Pet Tamagotchi is definitely a fun way of getting a glimpse in to what it could be like to own a guinea pig.

Thursday, August 16, 2007

Get Thrilled by Bounce Out!

The only type of computer and mobile games I really get a kick out of are the puzzle and strategy ones that make you keep coming back and always wanting more. I guess my favorite of these on line (I have now downloaded it to my mac I like it so much) is Bubbleshooter. So when I was looking for fun mobile games to download to my cell phone I was excited to see its twin in the name of Bounce Out! Bounce Out is everything I get from Bubbleshooter with a whole lot more! And now I never have to stop my game because of its great mobility on my mobile phone! What more could anyone ask for?

You really do come back for more and then more and more with Bounce Out. What it is, is a whole lot of different colored balls on the screen. You get one of these colored balls to Bounce Out on all those balls and the goal is to aim that color at a group of at least 2 other balls of the same color to knock them out and ultimately clear the screen. Beware though; when there are hard to reach colored balls on the screen it is almost impossible to make the shot and then more balls appear (as opposed to you clearing the balls!). It is a fast and furious game; just how I like it and you will be more alert than ever as you try to beat the game!

I guess my best feature (that you do not get with Bubbleshooter) is the fuse. Because the fuse is lit on the ball and your aim is to knock out the colored balls, you have to go really fast so that you do not light it (and hence lose). That just adds excitement to the game and I now play it whenever I am waiting around and then I do not want to stop! Fun, fun, fun all the way!

Thursday, August 9, 2007

Gameloft Solitaire Is So Cool!

I had played solitaire before on my computer, while awaiting new tasks from my boss, so I guess that was why I downloaded the solitaire version on to my mobile phone. But I got way more than I ever expected with this cool version of solitaire. It was funny comparing the solitaire of those work days to the solitaire I play now. They were so different even though the basic principle remained the same. But also, it is much more than computer solitaire as it comes with 4 games (including freecell, pyramid and golf) so it really is more than just solitaire!

With Gameloft solitaire you can either play for dollars or solve the deal as fast as possible. Either way it is a lot of fun and you just always want to come back for more. It works really well for me as there are certain times during the day that I have a lot of time to kill but I am not near a computer. Gameloft solitaire is also extremely user friendly; you only need one thumb to control all the keys so it leaves you with one hand free to do everything else, while you wait your next task or appointment of the day. And no matter how experienced (or not) you are in solitaire, with Gameloft solitaire you can find your level as there is something for everyone. So that is some of the reasons why I am so glad I bought Gameloft solitaire!


Thursday, August 2, 2007

Pick Up a Penguin With Fun Mobile Games

A little while after I saw that really cool documentary about the lives and struggles of penguins, I got really into learning as much as I could about these cool, cute, dangerously near-extinct little (or rather quite large) animals. So I was quite delighted to find that I could play a fun mobile game that featured my penguin friends. When I downloaded Puzzle Penguin however, I had no idea that I would really be able to enjoy the black and white animals with such vivid graphics as this game provides - and certainly not through such a small device as my miniature mobile phone! But that's exactly what I'm able to do!

At Puzzle Penguin I'm able to guide my little friend Puck through all these different fun mazes. And the weird thing is, I was never any good at those mazes my parents used to take us to as kids. Somehow on line (or on the mobile phone) I seem to have honed my skills. Or maybe it's just because I'm 20 years older! Either way it's a lot more fun than frustrating, even though Puzzle Penguin can be a real challenge too.

I like the whole Puzzle Penguin though because I feel like we're going straight in to their mode of living when you have to push the ice blocks on to the heating elements so you can clear a path for them. Maybe that's the kind of thing the penguins have to do (in some form or another) in their real every day life. Well I like to think when I'm playing Puzzle Penguin that I'm getting a taste of some of their challenges. Because when you play these fun mobile games that are so graphically rich, you really do feel like you're doing it for real - especially with Puzzle Penguin!

Sunday, July 29, 2007

Play Fun Cards With Jewel Quest Solitaire

Go puzzle crazy with Jewel Quest Solitaire with all the top puzzle games in a great mobile package.

If you have ever liked the old solitaire card game, then you will simply love Jewel Quest Solitaire that you can play any time, any place, once you have downloaded it on to your mobile phone. Jewel Quest Solitaire is so much more than just Solitaire (although it is that as well). Jewel Quest Solitaire has much more of an exciting, safari feel to it, with its quite mystical jeweled deck of cool and wild cards. Indeed, you actually feel as if you could even be on safari or somewhere cool like Mexico while playing Jewel Quest Solitaire. Players first get to play through more than 30 different card layouts while they seek to unlock the confusing and exciting Jewel Quest board at the same time. While they do this, they get to see a whole load of ancient secrets of the jungle city revealed. And at the same time, if you're really lucky (and successful) at Jewel Quest Solitaire, you get to make treasure, turning regular sand in to gold! What players have to do in Jewel Quest Solitaire is move all the cards (that originally start on the layout) on to the foundation pile. Any face up card that is either a rank lower or higher than the card on the foundation pile can be played. And once you have completed this level (moving all the cards to the foundation pile) the game gets even more exciting as you get to play a Jewel Quest Solitaire mini game using all the jewels you have collected. (Hence the more jewels you collect in the first level, the better off you'll be in this level.) And your goal in this part of the game is to make as many of the squares go gold as possible. Use the 2 button to move up, and down, 8 to move left; 4 to move right and 6 to select the card; 5 to select the jewel. As you will find from just your first game of Jewel Quest Solitaire, this is so much more than just a game of mobile phone solitaire. And so much more excitement and graphically pleasing too.

Wednesday, July 18, 2007

Get The Best Cards With Jamdat Solitaire

No matter how many times I played Solitaire in the old days with my grandma, none of it prepared me for the fun and excitement, and indeed challenge, of Jamdat Solitaire. And it is so much faster playing it on the mobile too; you do not even have to waste time shuffling!

Whatever you skill at Solitaire, you will find an appropriate level to play in Jamdat Solitaire that will challenge but not frustrate you. Apart from varying skill levels, there are different types of Solitaire (that I had certainly never come across in the regular hand held card game). If you need to review the menu again in the middle of the game, press the Control key and it will appear.

Once the game has loaded you will see the main menu and for a regular game of Solitaire, just hit the Solitaire button and press Select. For something a bit more challenging, go for Runaround in which players have to take away the cards that are either 1 point higher or lower than the ones at the bottom of the screen. It is easy to maneuver the cards; you just have to press the number or symbol on your keypad that is net to the card you wish to remove from the board.

The game option Two Close requires you to take any two cards (equal or sequential value) and remove them from the board. The aim is to remove all the cards from the board in pairs (removing them in the same way as described above in Runaround).

With Take 20 you are removing 2 or more cards which equal 20 together from the board, by highlighting those cards and removing them in the same way.

The aim of Jamdat Solitaire in its standard version is the same as regular solitaire; the player has to get all the cards lined up in their 4 separate suits and move them (in this game) to the bottom right hand side of the screen. You begin with the Ace and work your way up (2, 3, etc.) until you reach the King at which point you win the game. Moving cards or stacks on the phone is done via the correlating number on your mobile phone keypad and with a stack you can double click it to pull a card over to it.


Monday, July 16, 2007

Get The Hole With Jamdat Mini Golf

Who said that you had to be outside to enjoy outside leisure activities? Not so with Jamdat Mini Golf. There are some really terrific graphics in this cool mobile game and you really do not feel like you are missing out on anything by being indoors (although given that it IS a mobile game, you could be anywhere?even on the golf course). There are a ton of challenging obstacles and it was only after a few games that I finally discovered some of the many shortcuts. You can even improve your aim in the game via the use of the camera that helps you get the perfect shot and you will be on the edge of the chair as your eyes are fixed on the screen while your ball winds up and down slopes and maybe drops into your aimed hole. With Jamdat Mini Golf you can either play alone or choose a companion. Whatever you choose, you have to finish a round of 18 holes in as few strokes as possible. Experts at Jamdat Mini Golf allegedly have achieved a hole in one in each hole but I have never even come close to that, at least not yet. But I am still aiming for that. I usually play the standard Jamdat Mini Golf alone (Normal mode) but you can choose a practice mode as well as 1-player custom in which you can select 3, 6, front 9, back 9 or all 18 holes. 2-player custom is similar to 1-player custom but with 2 players. Familiarize yourself with the keys and controls ahead of time so that you don't mess up (like I did!) in your early games.I find that the more you practice with all the different keys, the easier things are. Initially I was reluctant to use the camera, but now I see how easy it is and what a difference it makes to my putting so I use it quite a bit. I do feel practice makes perfect, or at least, practice makes better!

Thursday, July 12, 2007

Go For Gold With Block Breaker Deluxe

Block Breaker Deluxe is kinda cute. I have always liked the games that keep me coming back for more and now that I can download them on to my mobile phone they are even more enjoyable as I do not have to sit at the computer screen. So on your screen you get a whole load of blocks and what you have to do is knock them out, with YOU being a paddle. So the paddle has to attack the blocks. That is the SIMPLE goal of the game, but with Block Breaker Deluxe things get a little bit more complicated.

First, there are a ton of different types of blocks, and some of them are really tough to manage. The worst blocks for me were the hard blocks as they have to be hit quite a few times and I can never quite work out just how many times I need to hit them. So I think I may have knocked them out and then I find that I have not been successful. There are some blocks which you do not know about immediately either, in other words they will either really help you or stab you in the back as it were so it is difficult to know what to do with them. And then there are other sort of blocks that require your attention, creativity and wisdom for you to work out how to deal with them.

There are 6 different levels to Block Breaker Deluxe and the player has to go through them all, one at a time, clearing the blocks that block him or her AND at the same time, picking up things that will be impressive to those who own the area on which you are removing the blocks. When you complete each level (area) you have to attack the boss of that place which gives you rights to enter the underground blockbreaker tournament if you have the very high entrance fee and when you enter there you have to compete against other blockbreakers. I personally find Block Breaker Deluxe not so difficult when it comes to getting things, but quite challenging regarding the blocks as there is just so much unpredictability. But I guess that is what makes the game so much fun and keeps me coming back for more.

Monday, July 9, 2007

Monopolize the Board with Monopoly Mobile Game

No matter how many times you have played Monopoly, it is the kind of game that you can keep on playing. No matter what your age, social stature or interest in life, Monopoly is a game that appeals to all. So when I saw that I could download a version of it on to my mobile phone ? the Monopoly Mobile Game ? I was intrigued. Would the Monopoly Mobile Game be able to give out the same enjoyment as that age old favorite we all know and love? I simply had to put it to the test.

I have to admit I was more impressed than I suspected I might have been. I guess what they can do now these days with mobile phones just has the capacity to improve all games, and that includes Monopoly. This version I found is known as the Here and Now game which has a lot of new and exciting icons and places. And in as much as I used to love playing Monopoly, somehow with this Monopoly Mobile Game, I am much more in to being a businessman. All of a sudden I am like a real wheeler and dealer, dying to get the most property on the board and make the most money at the same time.

In Monopoly Mobile Game you get to choose between tokens which you have to move around the board (there is no shoe or horse as in the traditional board game) and the more property you buy, the more houses you trade, the more money you make. And that puts you in a potentially good winning position. There is still the traditional chance or Chest cards which will either thrill or depress and of course when you pass GO you still get some money. But try to avoid being sent to jail; just like you would in the regular game and indeed in life!

Monopoly Mobile Game might not be the most exciting, fast paced of the mobile games, but I found it very nostalgic to play and I do like the new additions to the mobile version of the game.


Thursday, June 21, 2007

Untangle Your Way Out of Subway Scramble

Well indeed! How many times have I been on the subway, only to get totally frustrated by an annoying message from the driver, detailing some lame excuse as to why the train is yet again delayed? How many times did I myself want to be in his seat, convinced I could do a better job as surely I would not let a lone leaf on the track stop me for progressing forward and transporting my subway sitting customers from point A to B.Well, in Subway Scramble that is exactly what I am able to do. I am living out my fantasy of being the train driver! I am trying to guide my train through different areas of New York including Bowling Green, Columbus Circle and the Rockefeller Center so I get to see America too (well I would if we were over ground).Apart from being able to enjoy New York and other areas of North America through Subway Scramble the reason I really like the game is because it challenges me through its puzzle maze type style. I have to guide my train through all sorts of challenging twists and turns and I guess trying to do that gives me a little bit of insight in to what the driver of my regular subway train is attempting on a daily basis. There are two modes of play here: Around the world and Rush Hour. There are over 40 levels of play too.So the challenge of the game is to guide your way around and the trick is to drive well and not get caught up in the difficult driving areas which I sometimes do.

Improve Puzzle Skills with Platinum Sudoku

I guess I had never been all that good at puzzle games, but maybe it was for that reason that Platinum Sudoku really appealing. The hugely exciting thing (for me at least anyway) about being able to play a game on my mobile phone was the fact that I could just access it any time, any place, anywhere! And in as much as you can do that with a computer too, it is only to a certain extent. Plus, I enjoyed the privacy aspect (nobody could see me playing) and the fact that once I had made the initial payment, I could play as many games as I wanted and it felt like it was for free! That gave me the ability to practice a lot. And with Platinum Sudoku the old adage of practice makes perfect really does ring true.

I started off on the first level (there are 5 levels to the game). What is great about that is that even for someone like me I did not feel intimidated or useless; it was easy enough for me to understand and although the first game took me a while, by the fifth game I felt like I was an old hand at it. That was nice as it encouraged me. Like I said, puzzle games had never really been my thing, so seeing that I could be successful on this game pretty much straight away, was indeed very encouraging.

I know that I will never get bored of Platinum Sudoku either. There are hundreds of thousands of grids to choose from so the game goes in to eternity! The draft option (which let me try out different options before committing to the Sudoku grid) was really helpful and again added to my confidence. So if you want a challenge that is a lot of fun, download Platinum Sudoku on to your mobile phone; it is not surprising it is such a popular game.


Thursday, June 14, 2007

Untangle Your Way Out of Subway Scramble

Well indeed! How many times have I been on the subway, only to get totally frustrated by an annoying message from the driver, detailing some lame excuse as to why the train is yet again delayed? How many times did I myself want to be in his seat, convinced I could do a better job as surely I would not let a lone leaf on the track stop me for progressing forward and transporting my subway sitting customers from point A to B.

Well, in Subway Scramble that is exactly what I am able to do. I am living out my fantasy of being the train driver! I am trying to guide my train through different areas of New York including Bowling Green, Columbus Circle and the Rockefeller Center so I get to see America too (well I would if we were over ground).

Apart from being able to enjoy New York and other areas of North America through Subway Scramble the reason I really like the game is because it challenges me through its puzzle maze type style. I have to guide my train through all sorts of challenging twists and turns and I guess trying to do that gives me a little bit of insight in to what the driver of my regular subway train is attempting on a daily basis. There are two modes of play here: Around the world and Rush Hour. There are over 40 levels of play too.

So the challenge of the game is to guide your way around and the trick is to drive well and not get caught up in the difficult driving areas which I sometimes do.


Monday, June 11, 2007

Hated High School? Surviving High School Now

In as much as I had wished someone would have helped me wade my way through those horrible years in high school and no one did, I realize of course that fun though it is, a mobile game like Surviving High School probably would not have helped either.

I took up the challenge of the adventure-based Surviving High School simply because I liked the name of it and I had experienced great difficulties in high school myself. I had always been the 4-eyed kid they picked on but this kid had different problems ? he had been transferred in the middle of school. You see how he tries to adapt and your heart really goes out to him as you know how difficult it must be. Surviving High School gets you really involved.

The aim of the game is, well, to survive and it is split up into different chapters, the first one being Football in which you (the transfer student) have to make the football team. You also have to try and find a dream date and win the homecoming crown ? all those terrible events that set you yourself back in your teens and no doubt filled you with dread, unless of course you were one of the cool gang, which most of us were, sadly, not. You do get a bit of a helping hand from the school guidance counselor who asks you about your likes and dislikes, at which point the game adapts to these responses.

You have classes where you have to answer questions correctly and thus improve a grade; social opportunities with fellow students; choices during the day of what to do with your free time; flirting; and all the other things high school kids have to do. It is your choice ? correct or incorrect that will determine the amount of points you get.

You really do feel like you are back in those old teenage years as Surviving High School even uses the lingo of teens. It is a nostalgic place to be, or for others can be a dreadful reminder of those terrible teens. It is a long game and the choice of how to view it is entirely yours but for me it did bring back memories that for the most part bought a smile to my face, despite my horrors in those days.

Wednesday, June 6, 2007

Mobile games for fun

I wasn’t sure exactly what I wanted the last time I bought a cell phone, so I just told ‘em to give me all the bells and whistles. I don’t even know what model the phone is, just that it’s a tiny flip phone with an over-sized screen. After I got it, I started playing with it, to learn the features, and that’s how I found out about mobile games for fun. My phone had a great little game called “Snakes” on it, where I just had to move a snake around the screen, eating up the little foodballs that appears, and avoiding eating my own tail. I scored over 200 the first time I played. After that, I was hooked, and started googling all kinds of mobile games to download to my phone.

Wednesday, May 30, 2007

Go Pinball Mad with Precision Pinball

I used to love playing the pinball games, when the very first computers came out and I didn't even have my own computer but just enjoyed borrowing my boyfriend's when he wasn't doing basic programming. Well, to think of how far gaming and all sorts of computer software has come since then! I never would have imagined 10 years ago that I'd be able to play my favorite pinball game in a realistic environment on a phone I was walking around with! How crazy is that?

But with Precision Pinball, I can indeed do exactly that! It's wild. There's so much I can do when now that I have my mobile phone. It's a great phone but I have to admit that my favorite feature is being able to download all these fun mobile games. And they're pretty cheap too! I mean for the kind of leisure fun activity enjoyment I'm getting out of them. Plus the fact that I'm able to make money on some of these fun mobile games too!

But whenever I'm waiting for a meeting, or stuck in a line at the supermarket, I just pull out my mobile phone and I'm transferred to a fun and exciting world with Precision Pinball and each time I do so I just know I'm getting much better at it. When I try saving the ball I actually feel like I'm moving the table, but it's important to do it carefully otherwise I could topple the whole machine over! It really is exciting and this version has 9 different modes that let's me win even more balls! I can fly off of flippers and go through bumpers and ramps and Precision Pinball really makes me recall the days of my boyfriend's computer, but what a difference the audio and graphics make to these fun mobile games today!


Tuesday, May 1, 2007

Get Starry Eyed With Jamdat Horoscopes

I had always loved looking at my stars, ever since I was a young teenager pretty much. I guess my mother got me in to it as I vividly remember her sitting at the kitchen table reading the stars in the daily newspaper. Also, I guess I just always thought that star gazing (the horoscope kind) was a lot of fun. So when I looked at the latest popular mobile games and found Jamdat Horoscopes I was thrilled! Ever since I downloaded Jamdat Horoscopes I can always find out what is going on in my stars, no matter where I am or how much time I have. I am so glad that I downloaded Jamdat Horoscopes. And Jamdat Horoscopes are more than just your daily star, you can find out what is going on with your loved ones or what your future will bring. And not only that, you don't have to wait around for 24 hours to see what the update for the next day is as you can find additional information the whole time! And of course, Jamdat Horoscopes also provides answers to any astrological questions you may have too. So I'm really pleased I got this cool feature on my mobile phone now.

Monday, April 23, 2007

See How Much More Fun Mobile Blue Blocks Can Be

Well, I'd been wanting to carry on playing my game of Tetris, but I had to leave for work. Besides, I'd been playing Tetris for too long and I was looking for a bit of a challenge. So I was glad that my best friend had downloaded Blue Blocks for me - one of the most popular mobile games around. He had found it at an online games directory and told me it had only taken him a few moments to download. I have to admit I was a little wary of the whole thing wondering if it would be as much fun to play on a small thing like a mobile phone but as soon as I saw the graphics and heard the sounds of Blue Blocks I knew I was going to probably quit my computer playing games and just play on the mobile. I got into Blue Blocks straight away! It was amazing! It requires a bit of brain power too so I like the challenge. When I play Blue Blocks I just have to get at least two same colored blocks and clear them from the screen. But the great benefit of Blue Blocks (rather than my own line computer Tetris game) is that when I succeed in that, I get a cash reward! So I no longer feel like I'm just wasting time playing games (although there's nothing wrong with that either). Rather, I'm having fun and potentially making money. And I find that the more I play Blue Blocks, the easier it gets, the better I become and the more money I make! What could be better?

Wednesday, April 18, 2007

Choose From a Variety of Categories of Fun Mobile

I guess my favorite mobile game right now is Sudoku. My boyfriend's mom actually introduced me to Sudoku as she regularly plays it from her daily newspaper. When I told her I could play Sudoku while waiting for the bus, she was like, "but how do you do that standing up?" having no idea no paper or pen were needed as I played it on the mobile! I was never even any good at Math at school but with Sudoku - even though there are numbers involved - it doesn't matter. It's just about filling the 9 x 9 grid with the numbers from 1 to 9 without having any digit repeated in any of the rows or columns. Because I downloaded Sudoku to my mobile, I get a choice of thousands of different grids so the game will never run out! I can choose from 5 different skill levels (which I do depending on how confident I'm feeling!) and can even get the same puzzles my boyfriend's mom uses as I can download newspaper puzzles too! Oh and I simply love the sound and vibration effects - it makes my Sudoku the best ever I'm sure!

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Developing Darting Skills With Popular Mobile Game

I found some really awesome mobile games recently on line. No wonder they were so popular. For a start, they were really pretty cheap to download to my phone so that made me happy. Second, they were really easy to download too. And third - and probably most importantly - they were really fun to play. The popular mobile games that I liked the most were the ones that I used to play for real, especially darts because I had a bit of experience of playing darts in the pub. The funny thing was, I wasn't all that good at playing darts for real, in the pub, against my friends, but when I played darts on the mobile phone I found that I could really improve my dart playing skills. I was getting pretty good at it! And the more I played, the better I became! I can even get my friends to play on this game, but I choose usually the computer opponent. Just in case, you know? Like, just in case it turns out they're better at me again on the mobile game, I prefer not to experience that! I like the fact that I have the opportunity to win!You get to see the bullseye pretty quick when playing darts through the mobile phone. Downloading is real easy and there is an FAQ anyway for any kind of possible problems you may encounter. That's why I did it actually in the first place. I wanted something that was going to be easy to access; I didn't have time to start worrying about issues with downloading or play. The instructions were all in a language I could understand; I saw a game with which I was familiar and I went ahead and got the experience I got at the pub, from my own mobile phone without any of the humiliation of losing to my friends!