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Snakes and Ladders
Snakes and Ladders was one of the very first games I remember playing as a child. I used to play it with my cousins during family gatherings or at school during free time. The game was simple — roll the dice and move. It was one of the first games that introduced me to the concept of luck in games. White, L. (2018). The board game book. Topiarius Publishing. -
Spider Solitaire
I discovered Spider Solitaire on my family’s old Windows computer when I was bored. It quickly became a go-to game whenever I needed a break or just wanted to pass time alone. Microsoft. (n.d.). The history of Microsoft Solitaire. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/solitaire/history -
Subway Surfers
I first played Subway Surfers on my phone around 2015, and it quickly became one of my favourite mobile games. I loved trying to beat my high score and unlock new characters or boards. Kiloo SYBO Games. (2012). Subway Surfers [Mobile game]. App Store Google Play. https://subwaysurfers.com -
Coin Master
I first started playing Coin Master around 2020 when several of my friends were sending me spin links on social media. I loved the feeling of spinning the wheel and never knowing whether I’d get coins, a raid, or an attack — it made each session feel exciting. The social aspect of the game also played a big role, since I was constantly trading cards and raiding friends’ villages. Moon Active. (2015). Coin Master [Mobile game]. App Store Google Play. https://moonactive.com/coin-master/ -
Ludo King
I started playing Ludo King during the COVID-19 lockdown when I was looking for ways to stay connected with my friends and family. What made it stand out was how it turned a nostalgic offline game into something you could play online with others in real-time. Gametion Technologies Pvt Ltd. (2016). Ludo King [Mobile game]. App Store Google Play. https://www.ludoking.com