If playing on your cell phone is already good, imagine when you can stimulate your brain at the same time? This is the idea behind so-called mind games or mind sports – sports that have been around for centuries and have reasoning as their main asset, although many of them involve the element of luck.
We have separated some good tips below: applications of mind games for mobile devices, available for both Android and iOS. Check it out!
Poker
This is the mind game that is currently attracting the most fans – and anyone who thinks it is a game of chance is mistaken. After becoming established on computers and notebooks, poker has also reached cell phones. Several operators of this modality have a game's own application, such as partypoker, which offers daily tournaments to registered players, allowing even more daring plays to ensure good profitability. Today, many competitors live exclusively on poker earnings by playing on their own cell phones.
For those who enjoy more recreational disputes, the Google Play Store and App Store also offer good free options, with Zynga Poker, a game that features both paid competitive tournaments and free-to-play matches with free chips that are distributed daily. There are 60,000 in chips upon registration and another 45,000 per day.
Chess
Another very popular mind sport, chess is also widely available on mobile phones. To give you an idea, according to a survey by the International Chess Federation (FIDE), more than 1 billion smartphones have some kind of board game app installed, which shows the scale of the sport.
The world's most popular chess site, Chess.com has a complete app for Android and iOS, with over 10 million downloads on the Google Play Store alone. In addition to allowing players from all over the world to compete, the app has a ranking system and even a session for those who want to learn how to play the ancient game.
Ladies
Just like chess, checkers game is another board game that is considered a mind sport. On cell phones, playing checkers online is also very easy, since the official stores have several apps aimed at this modality.
A good example is Checkers, from Chess & Checkers Games, which is available for free. You can play in single-player mode, against the machine, or in multiplayer mode, facing competitors from all over the world. In addition, players can adapt the rules to their style and seek challenges in 5 different difficulty levels.
Bridge
Poker is not the only card game that is considered a mind sport. Bridge, a game that emerged over 500 years ago, is especially popular in Asian countries, but also has many fans in Brazil.
Developed by GOTO Games, Fun Bridge is the best option for those who want to play this card game online, from beginners to the most experienced. There are several modes available: Series Tournaments, Daily Tournaments, Two-Play, Fun Bridge Points Tournaments and others. With a well-developed artificial intelligence system, playing against the machine is a great opportunity to improve your skills.
Mahjong
Mahjong is a game that has become popular in Brazil since it was included in Windows Vista and 7, but its origins date back to the 19th century in China. There, it is very common to see people playing this type of board game in the squares, and there is even a International Mahjong League, which organizes a ranking with competitors from all over the world.
A good tip for playing on your cell phone is GamoVation's Mahjong Club, available for Android and iOS. The game has an incredible 5,000 different table arrangements, allowing players to choose their own scoring system. In addition, the app offers a club to promote interactivity between players.
Xiangqi
Also known as Chinese chess, Xiangqi is a mind sport that is little known in Brazil, but there are people who play it. On mobile devices, there are some good free options available for download, such as Chinese Chess – Best Xiangqi.
This game developed by Gnik Box features great graphics and very engaging gameplay. Although it does not have an online multiplayer mode, the game offers six difficulty levels. Another alternative is Chinese Chess by Freedom Rabits, ideal for those looking to compete with other real players.
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