Does anybody remember boredom? In days gone by, sallow-faced children (and adults) would sit on the window ledge, staring out at the grey skies and constant, drizzling rain, waiting for the moment they could run outside and once again enjoy the simple pleasure of finding a toad and dressing it up in Victorian doll’s clothing. Thankfully those days are long gone. Today there’s an unlimited supply of free entertainment in the form of apps and online games; the only question is which ones do you want to use? Here’s a look at some of the best…
1. Crackle
A simple, free way to watch TV shows and movies on your mobile device. Sony has a hand in enough of the major studios to allow a wide range of content to be available through Crackle; ads generate the revenue so there’s no subscription to pay. There’s extra info about the shows and movies available, and it”ll save your viewing history if you want to check which episode of Seinfeld you watched last. Well worth a look.
2. Riviera Riches
Sometimes what you need is a slice of glamor, and Riviera Riches provides just that. It’s a free-to-play slot machine game from GamingClub, which you can play online or as a downloadable app. The theme is Bond-style sophistication – think Monte Carlo rather than Atlantic City – and you can practice with play money or try your luck with real cash. There’s also a roulette table which is unlocked when you reach a certain level.
3. Talking Tom Cat
Real life cats are, like, so 2 hours ago. Why? Because they can’t talk, that’s why. Tom is a digital moggy with a disarmingly anxious expression who responds to being stroked and learns to speak as you talk to him. Sort of – think of him as a furry parrot, as he actually just repeats what you say in a bizarre voice. You can annoy him by poking him or pour him some milk, depending on your mood. He also farts and does cymbal crashes, obviously.
4. Milk The Cow
One of the strangest phenomena of the last decade has been the rise of the farming simulator. Digital agriculture has become de rigeur amongst the young people, and many find that being away from the virtual fields and livestock for any length of time causes anxiety and even mild withdrawal symptoms. Thankfully, there’s a solution in the form of Milk The Cow, a mobile udder you can squeeze anywhere. If you don’t like the cow you’ve been assigned, simply swap it for another one. Fill that bucket as fast as you can. The title of the game doubles as an instruction manual if you forget what you’re supposed to be doing at any point.
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