Best for the Brain: The 10 Best Mobile Games for Seniors
Introducing some of the most popular and enjoyable mobile game apps beneficial for your brain health and enjoyment.
There are millions of senior-friendly game apps you can download to your smartphone and tablet.
Into puzzles, word games and brain teasers? There are literally millions of game apps on both the iOS and Android platforms that you can download to your smartphone and tablet. We’ve handpicked some of the most popular senior-friendly mobile games that go a long way to keep your mind sharp and provide a fun outlet in your downtime. BOGGLE WITH FRIENDS Boggle With Friends blends the fun of the original Boggle board game with puzzling twists. The game boosts your spelling and vocabulary skills and swiping reactions through timed games. With a bit of practice, you can show off your skills through live and fast single-round tournaments and earn rewards and advantages along the way.
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CANDY CRUSH SAGA It’s a mind-numbingly simple yet addictive game that involves matching coloured sweets. However, as with any other game, it becomes more challenging as you progress since the difficulty intensifies as you advance. Nevertheless, it’s a great way to improve your analytical and strategical skills. In addition, the game is constantly updated to keep the fun endless.
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ELEVATE – BRAIN TRAINING Elevate is a brain training app that promises to improve your focus, speaking ability, processing speed, and more. Designed in collaboration with neuroscientists, this app features over 40 games that are made to enhance part of your cognitive function. Elevate also focuses on retaining memory and provides you with a personalised training programme that adjusts over time to maximise results.
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LUMOSITY Like Elevate, Lumosity’s cognitive training programme is a fun and interactive way to train your brain and learn how your mind works. The app comprises science-based games designed to exercise memory, attention, speed, flexibility and problem-solving. In addition, the app includes curated sets of games and activities using logic, math, language and more.
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MONUMENT VALLEY Inspired by minimalist 3D design and famous architecture, Monument Valley prods you to guide the silent Princess Ida through mysterious monuments to uncover hidden paths. The game’s elements help work out and strengthen your mind through the gorgeous aesthetic and various puzzles. The award-winning game’s worth a try if you want to play something at your own pace.
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SOLITAIRE Playing the famous card game Solitaire is a great way to significantly improve brain health, cognitive function and memory. However, suppose you’re bored of playing the Microsoft Windows collection or the actual cards. In that case, there are thousands of Klondike, Spider, Tripeaks or Pyramid versions you can carry with you on your device.
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SUDOKU Great for improving your memory and reducing stress, Sudoku is a logic-based number game. You fill a nine-by-nine grid to make each column, row, and box contain the digits one through nine. Of the hundreds of Sudoku games available on the iOS and Android platforms, Sudoku.com is arguably one of the most comprehensive apps you can download. It includes 10,000 individual puzzles, lets you change the difficulty setting, and play various daily challenges.
WORDBRAIN WordBrain is yet another popular word game with simple gameplay but increasingly challenging puzzles. You play by finding hidden words in letter grids and swiping the letters in the correct order to complete the level. The order of the words and tiles you pick determine if you can solve the entire puzzle. Advancing through the stages leads to unlocking hints and bigger boards.
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WORDS WITH FRIENDS The multiplayer social word game Words With Friends is arguably also one of the most popular mobile games. It’s a variation of the classic Scrabble, where you unscramble letters, indulge in various puzzles and train your brain by playing solo or with other registered players. Expand your vocabulary and show off your spelling skills as you search for the highest scoring word in this crossword variant.
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2 PLAYER GAMES: THE CHALLENGE Looking to play a bunch of games with your grandkids and friends on the same device or even solo? Then, this one’s for you. The collection includes Ping Pong, Spinner War, Air Hockey, Snakes, Pool, Tic Tac Toe, Penalty Kicks, and Sumo. The games feature minimal graphics and let you save the scores between matches.
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