The gaming staff at GWW has compiled a list of their favorite games to play while waiting. Do you have any of them on your to-do list?

Disney Emoji Blitz is one of the games I've been playing while waiting somewhere recently. Yes, it appears to be simply another way for Disney to extract more money from us, and it could be, but I try not to fall into that trap (I'm typically fairly averse to micro-transactions). It's a Match-3 game in which you use emojis of various Disney characters from various properties (Disney, Pixar, Star Wars). By collecting gold, participating in special events, and purchasing special boxes, you can earn more emojis to use.

There is a restricting issue in that you must regenerate so many hearts before you may play, albeit there are ways to gain them. It also comes with an additional set of emojis that you can earn and use as part of a keyboard to communicate to family and friends. Overall, it's simple but difficult, provides some mindless entertainment, and can be enjoyable. p becomes increasingly powerful, numerous, and threatening.

SUBWAY SURFERS

Subway Surfers is a smartphone game that I constantly coming back to when waiting for anything. Waiting is unpleasant, and trying to play or begin a game when unsure of the length of the wait is even more so. Subway Surfers is ideal for a quick game or for quitting in the middle of one.

Despite the fact that it is an ancient game, I was surprised to see it being updated on a regular basis. The updates expand the number of characters available and alter the level's design. These new improvements are ideal for rapid games, especially when there is no need to wait for anything.

The thing I appreciate best about Subway Surfer is that it runs smoothly on older phones. The latest games run poorly on an iPhone X. To avoid all of that, I'm sticking with a classic mobile game from 2012.

Animal Crossing Pocket Camp gets an honorable mention. I'd play it more regularly if I had a newer phone. It's a good game, but because of how much you can do, it's better for longer wait times.

RETRO BOWL/GOAL

It's fall, which means it's time for the NFL season to begin. Retro Bowl (2020) is an 8-bit inspired mobile game based on Tecmo Bowl from the NES. Retro Goal, on the other hand, provides a pleasant 16-bit soccer experience if your football inclinations are more international. Each game is ideal for sports enthusiasts wishing to satisfy their competitive urges while waiting or while they are not online.

New Star Games, a small London-based studio, is responsible for both Retro Bowl (2020) and Retro Goal (2021). Thankfully, both games feature a robust franchise mode in which players may trade, draft, and employ players, sign coaches, deal with salary difficulties, and be hired by other teams.

Retro Bowl is a touch screen game that requires dragging to pass and swipe to run. Retro Goal, too, makes use of touch screen dragging to pass and shoot. In both games, defense is automatic. In two to three minutes, games are completed.

Retro Bowl and Retro Goal hide the compelling gameplay and franchise experiences behind their attractive 8 and 16-bit graphic styles. The only microtransactions are for credits to sign players, which are available for $0.99. Retro Goal has high-end players for $2.49 and $3.49, but they aren't essential to develop successful businesses.

Retro Bowl and Retro Goal have been go-to games for a quick sports fix for over 100 seasons and 17 seasons, respectively. Frequently, one fast game leads to another. Fans of football from all over the world can find something to appreciate here.

GEOMETRY DASH

You can be frightened and in desperate need of a distraction, or bored and looking for a way to pass the time. In any case, Geometry Dash is the game to play! The only way to survive in this surprisingly difficult game is to tap the screen. There is no plot to become entangled in. It's just a simple retro-style game in which you tap to jump over cliffs and spikes while listening to music.

The lack of stakes is what attracted me to this game the most while stuck in a waiting area. You are free to begin at any level you have completed, so you won't lose any progress if you are called earlier than intended. As you gain new skins, your character will take on a new appearance. As you complete each level, additional ones become available. Despite the fact that there is a free version, I paid for this one. I discovered that if I'm going to tap, I need it to be ad-free. In general, this is a fantastic game.

TETRIS BEAT

It's unusual for a smartphone game to hold my interest for more than five minutes. When it comes to gaming, I prefer to sit in front of the TV with my PlayStation DualShock 4 or Switch Controller in hand; it's just how I play. I decided to download a game on my iPhone a few weeks ago as I was getting ready to run a day full of errands, and I'm pleased I did. I downloaded a game called Tetris Beat, and let me tell you, Tetris Beat captivated me from the start.

This game captured everything I liked about Tetris and did so flawlessly. Tetris Beat's touch screen button layout may be customized to my preference, which I really like. Even while I was out with my family, I was glued to my phone, playing this game. Tetris Beat is ideal for passing the time on your phone while you wait because it is simple to pick up and put down. If you've ever played Tetris, you'll know precisely what this game is like, but they've added some colorful backgrounds and pleasant music to help you forget about it while you play. Tetris Beat is part of Apple Arcade, a service that I rarely use, but if you do, I recommend giving Tetris Beat a try. Only keep in mind that you don't want to end up ignoring others just to play this game.