I'll be on three flights in the next 11 days, and although I'd like to sleep through every flight, I doubt that'll happen. I have an iPhone 4 and a 3rd-gen iPod Touch at my disposal, so I'd like to throw some new, non-battery-killing games on them before I go.
[more inside]
posted by rachaelfaith
on Jan 8, 2013 -
14 answers
I've been a long-time fan of the
Myst series, but up until recently with
Fez I didn't realize how much I missed atmospheric games based heavily on exploration and worldbuilding-type puzzles. Can anyone recommend more?
[more inside]
posted by flatluigi
on May 2, 2012 -
17 answers
Game/puzzle suggestions please! I like unravelling things, solving a mystery or puzzle backwards.
[more inside]
posted by belau
on Jun 5, 2011 -
18 answers
I think I want a Nintendo DS Lite, but I'm totally ignorant. → I'm in Greece ←, and don't want to spend the money (this money, it is tight) only to find out that it was a bad choice for me in terms of game level and types of games, acquisition of games, country specific restrictions, and if the one I have my eye on (via EBay) is the right choice. Can you hold my hand?
[more inside]
posted by taz
on Feb 15, 2011 -
12 answers
For fans of the
The Nemesis Factor and other complex physical puzzles: I'm trying to remember the name of a now out of print 3D spherical labyrinth. As I remember, the puzzle consisted of a clear globe, inside of which was a complicated three dimensional maze composed of slides and structures and other structures, through which the player would navigate a little metal ball. Any thoughts?
[more inside]
posted by tweebiscuit
on Nov 27, 2010 -
5 answers
Group Activities, Games, and Challenges for Adults?
(who don't respond well to hokey or woo-woo stuff)
That require using teamwork and brainwork?
And don't need a lot of money or materials?
[more inside]
posted by elleyebeebeewhy
on Sep 29, 2010 -
6 answers
My boyfriend has been playing Psychonauts for the past couple of weeks and I like the concept of different worlds with different challenges, skills, and puzzles. I also enjoyed playing Myst. What other adventurous quests are there?
[more inside]
posted by divabat
on Feb 19, 2010 -
31 answers
It's my boyfriend's birthday soon, and I want to make the present giving AWESOME! Have already purchased presents and booked flights to be with him. Am organising special birthday meals for him, and a couple of activities too, so most of the day is pretty much sorted. But I really really want the present giving/opening experience in particular to be super fun for him. I'm thinking along the lines of a treasure hunt with clues so he has to hunt for the presents... Or wrapping the presents in a giant box and painting it like a cake with sparklers on top! Or multiple layers of wrapping disguising the present...Or, um, something else. But I don't know what exactly. I just want to make it a completely excellent fun surprise for him.
[more inside]
posted by t0astie
on Jul 21, 2009 -
10 answers
Can you recommend some simple, fun, online two-player games suitable for two people chatting over a webcam?
[more inside]
posted by Robot Johnny
on Feb 4, 2009 -
18 answers
I need help coming up with an idea for a short, simple, but immensely entertaining activity at work (banking office). There's about 20 people, and maybe a 15-minute time limit. Half knowledge/trivia test, and half scavenger hunt/capture-the-flag type game.
[more inside]
posted by TheSecretDecoderRing
on Jan 26, 2009 -
5 answers
Looking for good crossword puzzle books. I enjoy the Boston Globe puzzles online (alas, no Sundays unless I subscribe) and usually get a kick out of the themed puzzles in the print edition of The Onion.
[more inside]
posted by horseblind
on Apr 4, 2008 -
10 answers
I got a Nintendo DS for Christmas! Given my logical style of solving sudoku, which of the scores of sudoku titles do I want?
[more inside]
posted by booksandlibretti
on Dec 27, 2007 -
11 answers
I've been enjoying Brain Challenge on my cell phone and am thinking of purchasing a hand held system. I'm unsure whether it would be better to buy a GameBoy Advanced or a Nintendo DS. Also which is more kid friendly.
[more inside]
posted by beautifulcheese
on Oct 13, 2007 -
15 answers
I need to get back in touch with one of my original loves - gaming - and need some help finding some great play-by-email-games ...
[more inside]
posted by jbickers
on Sep 10, 2006 -
10 answers
Puzzle Filter: Looking for any information about a puzzle I saw in the late 70's (?). As a kid I saw an explanation of a jigsaw puzzle that was distributed in a velvet bag, on a TV show (That's Incredible! maybe, or 60 Minutes). The jigsaw pieces had a code written with numbers on both sides of the puzzle pieces (white numbers on black background?).
[more inside]
posted by unceman
on Jun 29, 2006 -
4 answers
I want to cultivate some good mental exercising habits. For that, I need some good, diverse sources for puzzles and activities. Specifically, I'm looking for, preferably free, sites with a decent database of verbal, logical, spatial, lateral thinking games. The format can be flexible, so crosswords are included. Also, games that test and hone reflexes and reactions are also welcome. Additionally, ADHDers are also advised to stimulate the cerebellum. Any help on that? Basically, I'd like a list of resources for complete brain workout, that can be performed atleast once every day. Obviously, I'm not looking for one site to include all of the above.
posted by Gyan
on Apr 20, 2005 -
25 answers
Has anyone participated in the Urban Challenge? I'm participating this weekend and would like to hear about strategies or experiences. [MI]
[more inside]
posted by Frank Grimes
on Sep 7, 2004 -
1 answer
