Brain-training games and exercises aren’t just good for building creativity: keeping the brain active is good for all of us. Repeated studies have shown that brain workouts not only help to build young minds, improve memory and the speed with which we process information, they can stave off degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer’s and dementia. … Read more
Lucky Dragon (4/5 stars, all ages, currently priced at $1.99) is a strategy-based endless runner, sort of like a thinking person’s Flappy Bird. From Amazon: After LUMI & Dark Guardians, Studio Baikin presents their new addictive mobile game: Lucky Dragon. Fly across hundreds of levels by making obstacles disappear with a tap on the screen. … Read more
If you love classic logic puzzles, give the (currently) free Einstein’s Riddle app a try. From Amazon: Einstein Challenge is a logic problems puzzle to challenge your brain. It is known as different names, such as Einsteins Riddle, Logic Problems, Logic Games, Dell Puzzle, Zebra Puzzle or Sherlock Holmes Puzzle. This … Read more
Alphabet Aquarium Vol 1: Animated Puzzle Games with Letters and Animals (4.5/5 stars, all ages, currently priced at $1.99) is a popular app to help preschoolers master the English alphabet. From Amazon: The best-selling Alphabet Aquarium School Vol 1: Animated Letters Puzzle for Preschool and Kindergarten Explorers by 22learn arrives on Android! Brought to you … Read more
Today’s featured app is Hidden Objects Quest 15: WINTERLAND (4.5/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently priced at $1.99). From Amazon: Hidden Objects Quest 15: WINTERLAND is our recent installment of the wildly popular Hidden Object Series featuring a beautiful winter collection of enchanting scenes to enjoy. It’s loaded with exciting game play and awesome new ways … Read more
Cryptic Caverns (3.5/5 stars, all ages, currently priced at 99 cents) is reminiscent of the hit PC game Myst. Note that while its average review rating is only 3.5/5, the negative reviews are mostly from users who found the puzzles too difficult, or felt the puzzles didn’t follow naturally from the storyline of the app. … Read more
Today’s featured app is Numolition (4/5 stars, currently priced at 99 cents): a great casual game for adults that’s also a terrific way to help kids boost their basic addition math facts. From Amazon: Set up… add up… and BLOW UP! From the creators of Quento comes Numolition, an explosively addicting puzzle game starring Anique … Read more
With the Colorfy Coloring Book For Adults app (4.5/5 stars, currently FREE), you can enjoy the same stress-relieving benefits on your mobile devices. From Amazon: Coloring therapy for adults now on your Amazon Device. And for free! The secret against anxiety. Choose your favorite color and give your special touch to lots of beautiful drawings. … Read more