Little Riddles: An App That Would Make You Think

Little Riddles is a puzzle game developed by Juxta Labs, Inc. The developers are also known for the Zoomed In 1 and 2, Shadow Shapes and WordTag apps. The Little Riddles app has a very eye-catching, clean user interface that makes it a delight to use. As you open the app, aside from the "Play" button, you can also see the volume and settings button down below. You can click the button to adjust the game to your own preference.

As you click the “Play” button, you will see a riddle in the middle of the screen and different letters provided on the bottom part of the screen. Little Riddles is a mentally stimulating game that would force you to figure out answers to different riddles. Each correct guesses would give you coins that you can use if ever you get stuck in a level in the future.

If you cannot correctly guess the answer to a riddle, you can click the boost option. You have the option to reveal a letter from the answer in exchange of 60 coins, remove letters from the letters provided below for 90 coins or to show a hint in exchange for 120 coins. If you are stuck in a riddle that you cannot solve, you can ask your friends for help, or look up the answer on this site.

Little Riddles is connected to many social media accounts that include Facebook and Twitter. The integration to these social media accounts allows you to post the screenshot of the riddle you are working on, and lets you ask the answer to your friends. Little Riddles is a multiplayer game that will also allow you to help out your friends. You also have the option to send a text message to your friend in order to help you out.

Compared to other apps, earning coins is a lot easier in Little Riddles. As you go through the level, the more coins you earn. Bonus coins are also a regular occurrence; bonus coins are found almost everywhere in the app. If you ran out of coins, which I don’t think you will, for a small price, you can also buy more: 350 coins for $0.99, 750 coins for $1.99, 2000 coins for $4.99, 4500 coins for $9.99 and 10000 coins for $19.99.

Little Riddles is a free app, and with all free apps comes advertisements. A free app cannot survive without flashing you with many advertisements, so be ready to be bombarded with pop up advertisements on almost every click. This is also the reason why the size of the app is a bit hefty at 7.6MB.

With each upgrade, the developers are constantly adding more levels for you to play so that you won’t run out of riddles to solve. If you have the knack of solving puzzles and riddles, Little Riddles is definitely an app worth downloading.

Little Riddles is an app designed for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch with iOS of 5.0 and later. The app can be downloaded at the Apple App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/little-riddles-word-game/id627753364?mt=8, and can be downloaded without a fee.

Popping the Icon Pop Brand App

This game developed by Alegrium is a quiz game that has logos as the main puzzles.  The challenge for the players is to correctly guess the brands, companies, products, and organizations.  The logos are presented in visual clues that are painted imaginatively.  If you answer each puzzle quickly and correctly, you will have a higher score and this would be uploaded in the Game Center where you can compare your performance with those of other players.  You can find complete solutions to Icon Pop Brand here.

Game Features

·       The game has over 200 unique handcrafted representations that you can guess and figure out.  Yes, you read that right: each icon in this game is drawn by hand. 

·        Updates are underway to provide more exciting icons to answer.

·        There are so many ways to level up in this game, and these are:

o       Answer the icons correctly.

o   Spend tokens that you get when you answer a puzzle correctly.  Tokens can be used to gain a little bit of general knowledge.  You can also use them to reveal a letter with “Open Letters.”  You can also use the tokens to remove unnecessary letters with “Eliminate Keys.”

o       You can “Ask a Friend” in your social media sites. 

o    If all else fails, you can opt to “Reveal” to give you the answer,  but you have to keep in mind that you are going to use up a lot of tokens for that option. 

·    The game has several categories that you can play and you can also unlock levels when you answer a good number of icons in the first level. 

·      Icon Pop Brand has in-app purchases if you want to unlock levels or if you run out of tokens and you want to refresh your stock. 

Although the app does not favor one brand over another, it is said that this was developed as a means of thanking the brands, organizations, product designers, and corporations who made a big impact in the lives of so many people.  So it is like a way of giving back – a very fun way of giving back!

Game Compatibility

·        The game is compatible with iPod Touch, iPad, and optimized for iPhone 5.

·        The game requires your device to have iOS version 4.3 or higher.

·        Storage Space: 20.5MB

Game Reviews

·        The game is a fun and exciting way to spend your free time.

·  Stunning icons!  Even if the icons are hand-drawn, they are still recognizable.

·       It is good way to test yourself if you are familiar with all the objects in your surroundings.

·        It is a good game to play on road trips.  It makes the travel worthwhile.

·        Definitely no bugs in this game.  The icons load without a hitch!

·        A fun and challenging game that makes you become conscious of the different organizations, products, and their logos!

All in all, this is a great game. This is a good follow-on to the Icon Pop Quiz that was also developed by Alegrium. It is an app for people on the go because it is a reliable game that you can play wherever you are.  The great thing about this app is that the clues can be found everywhere!  You can go out of your house and you would see the logo of the corporation and that’s your clue.  You can even turn on your TV and a particular commercial will give you an answer.  When you download this game, make sure that you turn on the update box.  You would definitely want to get hold of the latest additions to this great game.  Download now and become immersed in the world of icons! Don’t forget to share your achievements in the Game Center!

Why You Should Let Your Kids Play Video Games

Most people are not aware that video gaming and children can actually be a very beneficial combination. It can be used for so much more than just using it to pass the time. Not only will children find it fun and interesting, but it can actually help them improve on a number of different things.

Video games are basically a virtual world where anybody can be whatever they want and do whatever they want to. Because of this freedom, players can basically choose how they want to play the game. The outcome of the game will all depends on what they player chooses. This can really enhance a child’s ability to make decisions at a very young age. As he gets older, this will only get better. The situations that are presented in video games will drastically improve a child’s problem solving ability. Also, once a tasked is accomplished, he will feel a sense of accomplishment because he solved the problem all by himself.

Several of these games require players to think fast. This is a great way for children to practice this skill. Video games can require very fast hands and an ever faster mind. This is an excellent way for a child to exercise his hand-eye coordination and his reaction time. According to researchers, this could enhance the motor skills of the child.

Besides, playing video games does not mean that a child has to play by himself. There are numerous games available that promote interaction with other children. This could also teach them the importance of proper competition. It will teach them the importance of focusing on the task at hand. It is hard to distract a child when he is in a middle of the game. This could actually be to a parent’s benefit. If the parent could somehow convince the child to use that same focus on real thing, the child could end up being really productive.

There are times when a child may feel depressed and sad. It could be emotional, or maybe just because he is not feeling well. The good news is that video games can give them a release and make them feel a lot better. If a child is in pain due to illness, he will quickly forget about that pain and start playing like any other child. It could also significantly reduce stress in a child.

There is no question that playing video games is fun. This is why it could be an awesome tool for motivation. A kid will do almost anything to have a bit of fun. Playing video games can be a reward, maybe for the child finishing homework or having done his chores. The possibilities are endless. It will give the child something to look forward to.

There are also different kinds of physical benefits that come with playing videogames. It may come as a huge shock to a lot of people, but there is a study that shows thatvideo games can actually improve your vision. Some of the fast paced games can help a player focus better on what he is looking at. This will help them focus their attention better.

Probably the most notable improvement a video game can do for a child is that it could enhance his creativity. As mentioned, video games have the ability to bring a child to another world where anything is possible. This will open up the child’s mind to things that he would not have seen in the real world.

There are numerous of benefits that come with playing video games. Just like with anything else, moderation is very important. The right amount of time spend on playing video games can improve the skills of a child when it comes to creativity.

Colormania: Live With Colors

Colormania is the newest game that both kids and adults love to play. This type of game is believed to help individuals become preoccupied every time they have nothing else to do. The mere fact that several trivia games are available and downloadable on the internet today made the makers of this game focus more on something that has not been done before.

Why does this game stand out from other applications that most people, especially teenagers, like nowadays? The reason is the use of color. Many individuals get excited when they see different colors, and with the presence of different colors, the game just becomes more addictive and at the same time fun to play. Memorizing the different colors will definitely help in improving and testing the sharpness of one’s memory.

The mechanics of Colormania are very much easy to follow. The game starts with a picture without colors. It can be a picture of anything—a brand logo, a cartoon character, a movie star, and even a fruit. The player’s goal is to guess the right colors for the item in the picture.

People who love looking at colors will surely love playing this game especially if they are very much familiar with a lot of things. This game is in fact a test of one’s memory. The player must be able to remember clearly the exact color of an item to win the game and move to another level.

The only drawback of this game is that a player will only have three lives for the game. A life will be lost every time the player chooses the wrong color for the picture. When all the lives are lost, the player just needs to wait for lives to be recovered, and then he can start playing again. He may also choose to pay for unlimited lives. This is the perfect choice if people do not want to wait long hours just to play again. Also, it is harder to play the higher levels with just three lives. It can be a bit annoying to find out that the higher the level of the game, the longer the time that a gamer will have to wait before he can resume play.  But if you're willing to cheat a little bit (Shhh!) - here is a full set of answers to the Colormania game: http://www.itouchapps.net/colormania-answers-solutions/.

Another good thing about Colormania is the presence of a spinning wheel that can be encountered by a player while his lives are getting filled in. This makes waiting more bearable if one wants to wait for more lives.

The best thing that the creators of this game can do is to integrate the game with a social networking site, like Facebook for example, so that players can ask for lives from their friends. It will also be a good idea to create a competition with all his friends who play the same game on Facebook. It is a great to bring the competitive juices out of all the players and at the same time for these players to remain interested in the game. The more people that one has to play with, the higher chances of the game being downloaded and played by an increasing number of people.     

This game is perfect for kids and housewives who have a lot of time on their hands at home. This is the best choice of game for people who want a form of recreation that does not require too much thinking. They do not have to think about every word in the dictionary. They do not have to remember every company name that is appropriate for the image on the screen. All that they have to come up with is the color or combination of colors that fits the image.

Icomania: The Next Level of Picture Puzzle Games

Icomania is another game coming from Games for Friends GmbH. This app developer and distributor is one of those that are known for challenging visual puzzle games. This is also one of their offerings other than the ultra-popular app 4 PICS 1 WORD.

Technical Notes

Take note that this game is rated 12+, which means that some of the aspects of the game can be a bit arresting and children age 12 and above may need some parental guidance.

The game is basically designed for the iPod Touch, iPad, and iPhone. However, it works best when you play it on the iPhone 5. The size of this game is 35 megabytes so if you have a slow Internet connection then you should get a cup of coffee because it will take a few minutes to complete.

The game is primarily available in English. However, you can also download it in different languages such as Dutch, Spanish, French, Russian, Italian, and German. Now you have an idea just how many countries have fallen in love with this game.

Game Play

If you love 4 Pics 1 Word then you will love this game too. You can say that it is the next step after that game. The game play follows suit with the original game with a few minor tweaks. If you’re done and bored of having too many clues handed to you then why not get a game that only gives you one clue and one clue only.

That is basically the idea behind the game. Players are provided one of the biggest icons on any subject under the sun. It can be a movie, a favorite TV show, a historical event, a historical figure, or a famous celebrity. Anything and everything on earth can be a subject matter for the game.

Take note that the game has hundreds of picture puzzles that you can work on. Sometimes you will find yourself straining at the fact that you know the thing that’s in front of you but you just can’t get the right name of that movie given all the clues.

Many users have said that this game is kind of nostalgic. You see, the makers of this app have included some of classics that will make you smile, laugh, and reminisce.

A Few Reminders

Now the game isn’t exactly made for younger kids. Some of the items or puzzles that you need to figure out are designed for older generations. Okay, so if you’re kid is fond of old school stuff (music movies, hair styles, bands, etc.) then maybe (just maybe) they can have fun with this app. If you’re part of the baby boomer generation then this is the app for you.

Some of the visuals may be a bit too graphic for youngsters so parents should be on the lookout in case that happens. The game is highly rated with many gamer reviews so in case you want to see how the general public reacts to the content of this game then information isn’t that hard to find.

Getting Help with the Puzzles

Players will have to admit that some of the levels of Icomania are just too hard. The lower levels are pretty easy and some people would even say that it’s boring and won’t give the game a chance. But if you do make it to the higher levels and find yourself stuck then don’t worry – there are ways to get over it.

First off is that you can ask the people around you for help. If that doesn’t work then you can purchase some top ups within the game. You’ll spend at least $2 on each clue but it will be worth it just to get rid of the frustration.  Alternatively, there's a free way to find the answer you need - check out this site which could just save your life (or at least your sanity): Icomania Answers

All in all, Icomania is the next step up in the world of picture puzzle games on iOS.

Hi Guess the Food: Digesting the App

Eating is such a great part of our lives and as our elders would often say: “Don’t play with your food!”  However, in this game you will never hear them scold you – they may even play with you. Yes, it is time to play with your food!

ManZhang, the developer of the hit applications Hi Guess the Movie and Hi Guess the Brand, comes up with another game that would surely get your digestive juices flowing.  It is time to find out if you could really digest all the food that you eat.

This game is as easy as pie!  You can download the game for free and you are not required to register for anything so you can be sure it is safe and spam-free.  All you have to do is download it, start the game, and enjoy each food puzzle.  There are about a hundred levels that you can play.  Almost all of the foods included here are those you could see in any grocery.  Most of them are what you eat.

There is a twist, though.  The foods are depicted in a way that you have to scrutinize them to recognize them.  The brand names are omitted and what’s left is their logo or just their container.  If you are familiar with their logos, you would easily figure them out.

You can be sure that the game would not run out of amazing food puzzles because the game continually updates.  It is like a never-ending fun activity for you.  And that would not be the only support that you get.  If you feel like a certain food puzzle has taken up too much of your time, you can ask your friends for support by sharing the puzzle on your social media sites.  Additionally, you can give your friends a good challenge by uploading the food puzzles that you already guessed so they can answer these, too!  You can even play with your friends and find out who among you can guess the food puzzle the fastest!  (If you ever get stuck, and want to cheat a little, you can find all the solutions to this app right here: Hi Guess the Food Answers)

The graphics are entertaining and there is no lag time for pictures to load.  Additionally, the omissions in the picture are appropriate because you can still recognize the food product.  You can still manage to see the important details of the food that you are going to answer.  Once you answer a food puzzle correctly, you earn points that you can use when you want to buy a hint, especially when the puzzles become even more challenging.  Hints come in different options.  You can choose to delete a number of letters to narrow down your choices of letters.  You can also use a hint to reveal a letter.  The only bad thing about this app is that there are moments when it can get you craving for a certain food and thus make you hungry.  So make sure you don’t play on an empty stomach.

This game is optimized for iPhone 5 but you can still play it in your iPod Touch and iPad provided that they have the iOS version 4.3 or higher.  It would take about 8.4MB of your storage space.  This game is one of the easiest games that you can download from iTunes.

You know the feeling when you see the words “perfect” printed in your screen after you answer a puzzle correctly?  It is just amazing!  It is a pretty straightforward game.  It also helps you refresh your memory about certain product features.  If you get tired of those mind boggling games that you have on your phone, it is time for you to get hold of the fun Hi Guess The Food app!

What's The Pic: The Next Biggest Picture Puzzle Game

What's The Pic is a pretty good next step up and forward to other picture clue puzzle games like 4 Pics 1 Word and the like. They may not work exactly the same way but this game is a real contender. A huge portion of the game relies on your ability to decipher visual clues that are presented to you in small bits.

The pictures used in this app are pretty good and some are lifelike or actual pictures of objects, places, and animals. If you do manage to answer all the puzzles then you can check out iTunes for future updates.

Game Play

You won’t hear any complaints about this app’s game play. It’s pretty straightforward and really easy to understand. In fact, some users have commented that even young kids can figure out how to play this game – even a two year old can play it!

The idea behind the game is basically to guess the picture behind the tiles. You tap the screen where the tiles are and some of the tiles will be taken off to reveal a part of the picture that is hidden from view. After a few taps you will have some idea what the picture is. At that point you can enter what letters fit into the boxes you see on the screen to guess what the picture really is.

This is one of the most addicting picture puzzle games out there today. If you like 4 Pics 1 Word then you will love this game. It takes that classic game to a whole new level. The early levels are pretty easy to guess. Even a young child can work on them without any help from her parents.

Asking for Help

The fun begins when you start to reach the more difficult puzzles in the higher levels. Some people work on these picture puzzles as a team or even as a family. Of course, figuring out the answer from the clues you have before you take a bit of practice and a whole lot of imagination.

Of course, this game isn’t a loner’s game although it can work that way if you really want it to. The best practice is to fill in the letters that you know first. After providing all the letters that you think are correct then you can go look for someone to help. You basically get answers faster that way.

Sometimes you get more reveals so you can see more of the picture. That’s another way to get more lifelines from this game. If there are letters on your screen that you are sure that doesn’t belong there then take them away and get more coins.

You can also post the puzzles on Facebook and ask your friends to help out. If your friends actually help you out you get rewarded additional bonus coins. These coins can be used to get more clues and other bonuses in the game. If you’re really stuck then you can make Google your best friend and look for websites that give you cheats and answers; which demonstrates how popular this game is.

If after doing all that, you still need an answer to a level, you should go check out this site: http://www.itouchapps.net/what-the-pic-hd-game-answers/

Technical Details

This game is rated 4+; if you plan to allow your kid to play this game he or she may need some supervision. This game is designed to perform at its best using iPhone 5. However, What's The Pic also works on any device that runs iOS 5.0 or better.

There is an optional in-app hinting system in case you just can’t guess what the picture really is. The minimum amount you can pay for this optional help is about $1. In case you want to upgrade to the premium package then spend around $2. Need additional lifelines for What's The Pic; then you may have to spend $20.

Developer site: http://www.candywriter.com/