Heroes of Kalevala (3/5 stars, all ages) is today’s Amazon Free App of the Day, and I can personally recommend it. I’ve been a fan of tile-matching games since Bejeweled first came on the scene nearly a decade ago, so I’m pretty knowledgeable and experienced with various versions of this casual game format. Heroes of … Read more
Wonderlines: Match-3 Puzzle Game is today’s Free App of the Day. It’s got an average review rating of 4/5 stars, is rated as appropriate for all ages, and is normally priced at $2.99. From Amazon: Once, during an expedition to South America, a famous archaeologist found some strange hieroglyphic writings. They described rules of the … Read more
Today’s Free App of the Day is one for Sudoku enthusiasts. Sudoku 10’000 Plus (5/5 stars, all ages, FREE as today’s Free App of the Day) Expert Sudoku with 15’000 puzzles in eight different variants and in eight difficulty levels. (1) Game Play * Eight different Sudoku variants: Classic & Jigsaw puzzles (aka Squiggly), Asterisk-, … Read more
A relative introduced me to the tile-matching game Rummikub a few years back, and it became an instant favorite for me and my kids. Now this great game is available in an app that’s even better than the real-life version of the game. I’ve been playing it for days, and I’ve yet to find a … Read more
Game apps are getting pretty sophisticated, as these strategic battle simulation game apps demonstrate. Note that all of the following apps are rated ‘guidance suggested’. Pirates! Showdown (4.5/5 stars, currently priced at $2.99) Pirates! Showdown is a fast-paced game combining real-time strategy(RTS) and defense tactics. Face off against the fearsome Red Hand privateers in thrilling … Read more
If you’re looking for game apps you can share with your kids that involve more than gunning down zombies or running a simulated farm / city / burger stand / beauty salon / etc. etc., then this post is for you. The two black and white games featured here are so unlike any other apps … Read more
The following apps, each with a minimum rating of 4/5 stars, are currently on sale for 50% off. N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance – Kindle Tablet Edition (4/5 stars, guidance suggested, currently priced at $3.49) The most immersive and impressive sci-fi FPS franchise on smartphones is back! Fight for mankind’s survival in the … Read more
Mahjohng may be the oldest known tile matching game, and it has won many fans down through the centuries. There are plenty of apps to please both Mahjong traditionalists and people who like to see a twist on a classic game in Amazon’s App Store, but the bestselling Mahjong Artifacts line is definitely the most popular … Read more