It’s a consensus – we’ve all gone through a trying year, but with a few weeks left before we say goodbye to 2021, we live for the bright spots that give life an extra oomph. And when everyday looks like a giant to-do list, GCash makes running errands a lot easier and paying for practically anything a lot simpler for over 50 million users to date.
Of course, who better than it-girl and go-getter Liza Soberano to show how to get things done throughout the day with just a few taps on the GCash app? After the raging success of hit Netflix show “Trese”, Liza keeps the ball rolling with booking even more projects and deals. Life for Liza definitely doesn’t stop moving, and with so much going on, who has time to line up for anything? And with every transaction safe and secure on GCash, using the app to pay for bills and purchases will always be a breeze.
With Liza going cashless for all her needs and little luxuries whether online, in-store or on-the-go, here’s how you too can experience why #LifeisG with GCash:
Pay anywhere
New and exciting stores have popped up all over the country. With over 3.5 million merchants nationwide plus 10,000 online merchant partners, #LifeisG because you’re sure to find anything you’re looking for! All you need is your phone and your GCash account and you can treat yourself in just a few taps. For add-to- cart aficionados, check out with GCash at Lazada, Shopee, Zalora, and a lot more. Support local vendors or score unique finds from anywhere in the Philippines. With Send Money, you can send your payment to any merchant wherever they are in the country. All you have to do is wait for your package to arrive!
Pay & Go
Gotta go to a store nearby? Whether you’re craving for your daily milk tea fix, prepping for your next meeting #OOTD, or eyeing that newly-released smartphone, #LifeisG because you can always pay with GCash for whatever you need. If you’re out and about, just look for Pay QR on your GCash app to scan the merchant’s QR code and instantly pay for your purchase. The best part? You can get extra treats with deals, freebies and promos when you pay with GCash.
Pay anytime
Did you forget to settle that water bill? Or do you just not want to spend an hour in line at the bank? With Pay Bills, you can pay for utilities, internet, credit cards, real estate, plane tickets, even government transactions without the hassle of lining up, enrolling accounts, or tedious paperwork. Whether you do it at the very last minute or pay way in advance, never miss a bill ever again because #LifeisG when you enjoy the convenience of getting everything done with a few simple taps.
Shop now, Pay later
Sometimes, we just need a little help with our purchases. Maybe it’s petsa-de-peligro, or that new sofa just costs a little too much. But with GCredit, #LifeisG because you can still get that home makeover done while you save up a little bit more. Shop with GCash and enjoy the perks of paying later even without a credit card.
When you go cashless, you don’t have to deal with waiting times, the risk of going out during a pandemic, or hidden transaction fees ever again. Liza Soberano already knows why #LifeisG with GCash, so if you don’t have it app yet, this is your sign to download the GCash app via the App Store or Google Play. Register your account and get to checkout and pay with GCash!
Careline, a well-loved local brand, has been providing us nothing but the best products that caters to our every beauty need. It’s no secret that beginners like to use the brand to build their own make-up kits. No wonder it is the go-to pick of young Pinays because it is inexpensive and provides the “basics.”
Stocking up on your holy grail items or just thinking of buying a gift for your makeup obsessed besties or family members has never been more convenient.
With Shopee Beauty, all of your makeup and skincare needs are covered! Only on Shopee Beauty can you get the best bargains of up to 90% off, new launches, and exciting offers from numerous brands for your makeup and skincare haul.
That isn’t the only good news as you can enjoy discounts up to 50% off these Careline products on Shopee Beauty.
Careline currently provides a variety of cosmetics for the eyes, lips, and face that can help you achieve different makeup looks. If you are new to their product line, listed below are some of their best-selling items to help you get started. Take a look at the following:
There’s always a saying that a girl can never have too many lipsticks! And it’s true, although we all know, that it is just another excuse to add more lippies to our kikay kits. A lipstick is a daily arsenal that we constantly reach out for as one swipe can make our look more put-together with minimal effort. Splurge a bit and reward yourself by achieving that irresistible pout with BLYTHE Lip Treat!
Blythe Lip Treat contains Vitamin E, which helps to keep your lips moisturized. It is lightweight and non-drying, with a buttery smooth and pigmented finish. It has a pleasant feel on the lips, making it ideal for everyday use! It also has a vanilla scent!
Careline Oil Control Blush-On is ideal for all skin types and provides a long-lasting, flawless finish. The colors range from soft to vibrant, making them suitable for a wide range of skin tones. The delicate texture melts into the skin without caking, allowing for a buildable level of color intensity.
Made with fine powders that delivers a natural flush to skin. It also provides a gorgeous radiance to the cheeks and has a non-sticky texture that adheres closely to the skin which helps minimize fallout. These blushes are designed to be worn alone or stacked together for greater depth, allowing you to create a limitless number of fresh-faced looks.
If you’re looking to upgrade your skincare routine with some new necessities, Careline launched their own skincare line this year. The brand has finally ventured into the field of skincare, offering inexpensive skin-saving products that can aid in treating dry and dull skin.
Careline Skin Hero is a 4-Step skin care treatment that hydrates, smoothens, brightens, and nourishes your skin! Keep your skin healthy and free of blemishes with these Skin Hero products, which are loaded with AHA, BHA, PHA, and Niacinamide to improve skin tone and texture.
This graph-ink liner from Careline has a long-lasting, water-based formula that gives your eyes a clear contrast and definition. The high precision felt-tip applicator allows the user to create soft or dramatic eye effects. Plus, you won’t have to reapply throughout the day because it’s smudge-proof and waterproof.
The Careline Gentle Jelly Cleanser is a mild and hydrating cleanser that’s suitable for those who have sensitive skin. It contains ingredients like aloe vera extract and centella asiatica to calm and soothe the skin. It can also help minimize dryness and irritation, leaving your skin feeling refreshed and hydrated.
Be #BetterThanBasic by treating yourself to these Careline must-haves! Shop the collection on their official store on Shopee.
Want to make the most out of your purchases? Shopee’s letting you in on the ultimate hack! In case you missed it, Shopee launched the Mall Brand Memberships program last July 2021 This loyalty program allows Mall brands to customize their own membership programs with different membership tiers, brand loyalty points system, and redeemable gifts to deliver greater value to shoppers and to reward their loyal customers!
Enjoy welcome gifts and earn brand loyalty points for every purchase which you can accumulate and use to redeem exclusive rewards such as discount vouchers and exciting gift items. The best part is, sign-ups are free and made easy with just three steps!
If you’re looking to stock up on your essentials, we’ve rounded up the best Health & Beauty Brand Memberships that you can join so you can maximize your Shopee orders:
Join #WorthIt Rewards Program, L’Oreal Paris’ free brand membership program for exclusive offers, complimentary teats, and more! As a welcome bonus, you’ll get 50 points upon signing up and earn 1 point for Php 100 spent. With just 539 points, members can redeem a L’Oreal Paris Revitalift Hyaluronic Acid Serum. The more points you earn, the more rewards you can redeem!
COSRX also recently launched their Shopee membership program for their loyal base of Korean skin care enthusiasts. Members can get up to 100 bonus points as a welcome gift and 50 points on their birthday!
Free gifts? Cetaphil has got you covered! Sign up to get 200 bonus points and start earning 1 point for every Php 5 spent on Cetaphil products. Use up your loyalty points to redeem gifts such as the Cetaphil Gentle Skin Cleanser for 470 points or the Cetaphil Brightness Refresh Toner for 1,386 points.
Calling all makeup lovers! Get freebies such as the Kiss Plumping Lip Creme and discount vouchers of up to 15% off from Revlon when you sign up for the membership program.
Get 75 bonus points when you sign up for GSK’s brand membership program! Earn 1 point for every Php 5 spent and claim exclusive vouchers of up to 15% off. Members can also redeem free gifts like the crowd-favorite Scott’s Vitamin C Pastilles using their loyalty points.
Shopee Pro Tip: Shopee Mall Brand Membership vouchers can be stacked with other Shopee vouchers for bigger and better savings. Don’t forget to use your affiliate links when you post about your best Shopee recommendations!
Stay tuned for more Shopee tips and our insider look into the most exciting deals and discounts!
It’s that time of the year again for the most-awaited and exciting beer festival in the country – San Miguel Oktoberfest! This year, San Miguel is giving away up to P100 million in prizes via the new Instant GCashPanalo Under-the-Crown Promo. Beer lovers can win GCash rewards of up to P5,000 simply by buying participating San Miguel Beers from September 1 – December 31, 2021.
You can join in on the fun if you’re 18 years old and above. Simply buy any participating San Miguel Beer, look for the 8-digit alphanumeric code under the crown or beer cap and scan the promo QR code in stores or San Miguel Oktoberfest Facebook page.
From there, you’ll be directed to the GCash app page, where you just need to enter your mobile number, promo code, and the CAPTCHA code and you can claim your GCash reward. It’s safe, easy, and convenient! Just make sure your GCash account is fully verified.
The best part is that this promo has no redemption limit so you can collect as many crowns as you want and try your luck as often as you want for a chance to win more rewards.
The following San Miguel Beers are part of this promo: San Miguel Pale Pilsen 320ml and 1000ml, Red Horse Beer 330ml, 500ml and 1000ml, San Mig Light 330ml, San Miguel Flavored Beer Apple 330ml, San Miguel Flavored Beer Lemon 330ml, San Miguel Flavored Beer Lychee 330ml, San Mig Zero 330ml or Gold Eagle Beer 320ml and 1000 ml. This promo is available in areas where allowed.
Don’t throw away those crowns. Stop, look, and get ready to join thousands of drinkers who have already won prizes by simply looking under the crowns of their favorite San Miguel Beers.
Not yet on GCash? Simply download the GCash app for free on Google Play for Android, Apple Store for iPhone and iPad users, or Huawei Gallery.
For more information, visit www.gcash.com or the San Miguel Oktoberfest Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/SanMiguelOktoberfest/.
Joyful shopping season is here as OPPO offers up to 56% off on select gadgets during the much-awaited 11.11 online brand sale in Shopee and Lazada on November 11.
Get the best deals on your favorite OPPO smartphones, including A15 (3GB), A15s, A16 (3GB), A54 (6GB), A74 5G, Reno5, Reno5 5G, and select IoT accessories such as Enco Buds, and OPPO Band B1 all in store for you during 11.11 sale.
Starting November 5 you can start collecting store vouchers amounting to Php 200 for every minimum spend of Php 9,999 and Php 400-off for a minimum purchase of Php 14,999 which can be redeemed on November 11.
You can also have a chance to get free wireless G25 Earphones for all mobile phone orders for a limited time only on November 11, from 12:00 AM – 2:00 AM. Additionally, orders made during the sale will be included on the 11.11 OPPO Livestream raffle via Lazada and Shopee. Ten lucky winners from Shopee and Lazada will receive their orders for free, and six winners from Lazada will win Globe LTE-A Home Prepaid WiFi Modem with three months of 100GB of data.
Get an exclusive Php 300 redeemable voucher from Lazada for a minimum purchase of Php 6,999 once you share the OPPO Official Store voucher with three friends, in return they will also receive a Php 100-off voucher each when they purchase a Php 1,999 in OPPO’s Official Lazada store
If you’re looking for a sign to start your Christmas shopping, about time to add to cart your favorite OPPO devices before the stock lasts!
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, partnered with the local government unit (LGU) of Quezon City to provide care packages to residents getting vaccinated and to frontliners tirelessly serving the local community. On October 27, Shopee rolled out its vaccination center support in the Barangay Holy Spirit Covered Court by giving out food and health kits from partner brands under Shopee Mall, to more than 900 frontliners and residents. These included snacks from Del Monte, Perfetti Van Melle, Monde Nissin, and Rebisco; water from Hope in a Bottle, health kits from Mighty Clean and Cosmetique Asia; and air coolers from Symphony.
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Shopee is proud to partner with the Quezon City LGU to roll out their vaccination initiatives for a healthier city. We are greatly appreciative of the unwavering support from our brand partners. Shopee is fully aligned with the nation’s goal of inoculating more Filipinos and we will continue to extend our assistance in any way possible to drive economic recovery as we can resume work and open our borders safely.”
Sparkly lights of silver and gold, surrounded by the most bewitching greens… Christmas has never been this enchanting for one to see… Celebrate your most magical Christmas yet, only at SM City North Edsa’s Enchanted Holidays!
Here are some of the enchanting surprises that await our beloved shoppers:
ENCHANTED CHRISTMAS TREE Featuring a grand 45-feet Christmas tree, embellished by elegant botanical species, The Block Atrium has transformed into an Enchanted Garden, towered by a large Victorian greenhouse, offering a freshly instagrammable walk-through experience for families to enjoy. Capture the experience with FREE Instax prints & 4R prints from FUJIFILM.
SM MALLS ONLINE EXCLUSIVES Shop from anywhere and enjoy a 15% OFF in-app exclusive at SM Malls Online. Choose from trusted brands and grab this deal when you order exclusively from SM City North Edsa.
GIFT MARKET Start ticking off your gift list with SM City North Edsa’s Gift Market, featuring gift bundles, family feast favorites and Christmas holideals that will surely bring home the season’s cheer.
SM BEARS OF JOY SM City North Edsa brings back its annual tradition of SM Bears of Joy. Shoppers may choose from 4 bear characters: Cookie (Baker), Cammy (Vlogger), Speedy (Cyclist) & Sunny (Plant Lover). You’ll get a pair for P250, one bear for you to keep and the other for this year’s partner charity: CHILDHAUS QC.
Rediscover the magic of Christmas with your family here at SM City North Edsa!
For more information, visitwww.smsupermalls.com, follow SM City North EDSA @smnedsa on Facebook and @smnorthedsa on Instagram and Twitter!
Shopee, the leading e-commerce platform in Southeast Asia and Taiwan, kicks off its annual 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, the most anticipated shopping festival in the region. The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale headlines a year where more people and businesses use the platform to connect with each other. In fact, the number of sellers and brands on Shopee surged by 60% in 2021, while 1 in 3 shoppers at its recent 9.9 event was new to the platform.
The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale, which ushers in the year’s busiest shopping season, presents Shopee’s greatest selection of deals, fun, and entertainment for everyone. To add to the festive mood, users can look forward to the widest variety of discounted products from over 25 categories and unbeatable promos such as ₱1 Deals, free shipping with no minimum spend, and 10% off daily. With such an irresistible line-up, the number of new buyers on Shopee is expected to peak further during 11.11. Brands and local MSMEs stand to benefit from the increased traffic, supercharging business growth and scaling their online presence.
International superstar Jackie Chan also returns with a fun commercial for the 11.11 Big Christmas Sale. After his 9.9 commercial met with viral success by garnering 435 million views online, the action-packed sequel sparked excitement for all users as well. Fans can catch the commercial here: https://shp.ee/64cba9b
Martin Yu, Director at Shopee Philippines, said, “Christmas holds a special place in Filipinos’ hearts. During this season of giving, Shopee Philippines hopes to make this year’s festivities even more memorable for both our users and sellers. As the holidays approach, we aim to bring more joy to shoppers and help them save more on things they love by curating the best deals. We’ve also pioneered efforts to expand our digital ecosystem to help more consumers, businesses, and communities access and benefit from e-commerce. We invite everyone to join us in making this the biggest and most impactful 11.11.”
1. Biggest growth opportunities for businesses
The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will act as a springboard to accelerate growth for businesses on Shopee. In 2021, more than 8 million new local shops opened on Shopee. With a growing base of shoppers and more marketing tools provided by Shopee, 11.11 will give brands and MSMEs greater visibility to maximize demand. Businesses with an offline presence can also participate in 11.11 through ShopeePay and Shopee’s digital products feature.
Exclusive deals from leading brands on Shopee Mall: Shoppers can look forward to exclusive deals from top brands such as Xiaomi, POCO, realme, Samsung, Nokia, Vivo, DJI, PerySmith, Deerma, Coocaa Home, and Bata Philippines.
More offline deals from brands: Brands also stand to generate more in-store traffic through promotions from ShopeePay. Users can turn to ‘Deals Near Me’ to check for special in-store deals from brands such as Puregold, National Bookstore, Fully Booked, Power Mac Center, The Generics Pharmacy, Family Mart, Lawson, Olympic Village, Shoe Salon, Potato Corner, Mary Grace, Bonchon, Papa John’s, Siomai House, and Fruitas Group of Companies.
2. Upsized variety, deals, and entertainment for the holidays
Shopee is committed to helping more shoppers access the benefits of e-commerce, especially during the busiest shopping time of the year. To encourage more people to try shopping online, Shopee introduced initiatives such as special welcome gifts and vouchers for new shoppers, with over 5 million welcome gifts across the region redeemed since the start of the year. Throughout 11.11, shoppers can look forward to an unbeatable range of more rewards and deals:
Rewards for first-time shoppers: As they start their e-commerce journey, new and first-time Shopee users can look forward to a free welcome package, bills cashback, free shipping, 100% off vouchers, and ₱1 deals with their first purchase.
Gift guides for easy holiday shopping: Users can enjoy a quick and easy holiday shopping experience with Shopee’s Christmas in our Carts gift guides. They can get discounts up to 90% off on a wide range of branded gifts and bundles, from the latest gadgets to luxurious personal care items. They can also check out Shopee Mall for 10% off Mall vouchers, special deals on holiday gifts, and vouchers from their favorite brands.
Bigger deals across different categories: Shoppers can discover the best deals on everything they need at 11.11 Big Sale. Highlights include 1-for-1 Deals, Early Platform Voucher Hunt, and Mega Midnight Sale, covering the widest range of product categories. They can also look out for themed sales such as the Big Sports & Outdoors Sale on November 4, Big Fashion Sale on November 5, Big Groceries & Pet Care Sale on November 6, Big Mommy & Babies Sale on November 7, Big Shopee Mall Sale on November 8, Big Electronics Sale on November 9, and Big Vouchers Sale on November 10.
Exclusive Shopee Mall discounts from the biggest roster of brands: At the 11.11 Midnight Mall Exclusive Sale from 12MN to 2AM, shoppers can enjoy huge price drops and exclusive bundle deals. Throughout the sale, brand sukis can also enjoy discounts up to 90% off on leading brands in the country:
Secure and convenient shopping with ShopeePay: Users can shop with greater security and enjoy better deals when they pay with ShopeePay. They can also now enjoy a free, instant, and more convenient way to cash in from their bank apps via InstaPay. Until November 7, users can cash in via InstaPay and get up to ₱25 cashback.
The 11.11 Big Christmas Sale will also spark more joy with the big finale on November 11:
11.11 Big Christmas Sale TV Special: NCT 127, one of today’s hottest K-pop boy bands, will delight Filipino audiences with their chart-topping hits at the 11.11 TV show on November 11, 9:30-11:30pm on GMA 7 and Shopee Live. Filipinos can also look forward to appearances from top local celebrities such as Jessy Mendiola, Aira Bermudez, Rocco Nacino, Klea Pineda, Andre Paras, and Gil Cuerva. Lastly, viewers stand a chance to win prizes and giveaways worth over ₱12,000,000, including two new house & lots and a brand-new car.
With many of us finding comfort in mobile games during the lockdown, we’ve gotten hooked to quests and battles played out on our screens. Similarly, multihyphenate James Reid has found himself seeking playtime on the rift, admitting he is an avid fan of League of Legends: Wild Rift.
This November 4, catch James and gaming livestreamer Gloco team up with four lucky #OPPOGameOn Members together with pro-gamers Kang Dupet, Mirmoooo, Newspade, Jillian, as well as their chosen champions for a special League of Legends: Wild Rift match up. Don’t miss out on this exciting match between Team James and Team Gloco as they conquer the virtual battlefield, while also showing viewers how they can level up their games with the latest OPPO Reno6 Z 5G.
Don’t miss out on the Wild Rift Match up on Thursday, November 4 at 6:00PM on the OPPO Facebook Page. One lucky viewer will also be given the chance to take home their very own OPPO Reno6 Z 5G.
Unleash your true emotions while gaming with OPPO Reno6 OPPO Reno6 series is equipped with an AMOLED display screen, gaming features and long-lasting battery life. The Game Focus mode mutes non-essential notifications, keeping you focused on your gameplay.
Plus, Reno6 Z 5G’s 30W VOOC Flash Charge 2.0 and Reno6 5G’s 65W SuperVOOC 4.0 guarantees long battery life for an uninterrupted and long-lasting gaming experience. All of these are designed to make Reno6 Series the best gaming companion that will give you the smoothest, lag-free gaming experience, so you can keep battling it out in the virtual world!
Learn more about how you can purchase the latest Reno6 Series, by visiting its official website at www.oppo.com/ph, or via official OPPO exclusive stores on Shopee and Lazada, or via official Facebook page at OPPO Philippines.
Card games have always been a part of my life, so I learned many ways on how to entertain myself with a deck of cards at a young age. I remember those times in my childhood when my cousins always carry a set of card for us to use whenever we were bored. Since the pandemic happened, I rarely go out plus I live on my own now. Hence, I don’t have anyone to strategize playing cards with.
This is why I turn to online games not only to unwind from a stressful work day but also to ease boredom. Truth be told, I have always been an avid online gamer since high school. When the internet connection was not stable back then I usually turn to classic games to pass the time like Solitaire and Minesweeper that were preinstalled in my laggy computer.
Times have changed. Solitaire can now be played using your tablet or smartphone. It can even be played on a browser. Although there are a lot of versions that are available, I stick to the basic. No time limit. No hints. Nothings more worth winning than achieving victory without using any cheats. Solitaire.org is a website that I recently discovered. The website offers a variety of card games like the classic Klondike Solitaire. While browsing the website, I found out that they also have Hidden objects, Connect 3, and other fun games in store for their players.
The website is as simple as you can imagine. No pop up ads so you can play all day without being interrupted. It also doesn’t take up space in my device as it is browser based. All I need to do is logon on to the website and the cards are on the home page.
Here are some of the games that I recently played:
This is like the classic Solitaire game wherein the goal of the game is to stack cards into sequences. These sequences are based on suits and rank. This game truly tested my patience as I came up with moves to win against the system.
Do you know that not all Solitaire games are winnable? Whew! I’ve been thinking all along that I haven’t been doing my best. If you’re a big fan of the game, you probably can relate. For years now, I resort to this simple game of cards when I’m bored or when I just have to use my neurons to give my brain a workout. It may not need a lot of skills but it can definitely get into your nerves when you can’t win.
I’ve given up on complicated games that are just too stressful and time consuming. It’s the simplicity of the game that caught my attention. I can play it on my own pace. The only enemy is yourself. I’d rather get my hands on a deck of cards and be engaged in it than read a book to make me relax before hitting the sack. There’s something about it that calms my nerves like listening to the sound of the ocean breeze.
This reminds me of a game my mom and I used to play on her laptop. The setting of this game is on a Chinese temple and the main objective is to find the hidden object. There are three stages to this game.
The first stage is to find about a dozen objects which match the objects shown at the bottom of the screen. This one was fairly easy to get through as the objects are not camouflaged enough in the background setting. You also get three hints if you can’t find the object. The timer does get reduced when your guess is wrong.
The object of the second stage is to find the numbers one to thirty. This stage has been quite challenging for me and I had to zoom in just to see those numbers that was quite well hidden in the picture. Some of these numbers have an almost transparent color so you have to survey the nooks and cranny of every corner of this picture. I honestly used two of my hints as I was running out of time and the number blended really well with the object so it was kind of hard to see even if I zoomed in.
As for the third stage’s objective, you need to find the differences between two pictures. You can get through this easily as it only requires you to guess up to 4 differences on both photos. This game can test your attention to detail and also serves as a form of cognitive training.
Of course I wouldn’t’ miss the chance to play a Halloween themed game. This game’s objective is to combine 2 of the same Mahjong stones to remove them from the playing field. It might look like an easy matching game but the timer can make you really sweat. As the level goes up, the number of tiles also increases and they only highlight 3 matching pairs on the start of the game. That’s why I had to be vigilant in matching the correct pair as the timer decreases when I match the wrong tiles. This game heightened my alertness and improved my short-term memory as I needed to recall the correct details to match the tiles.
There was a time in my childhood when the internet was not yet popular. Comics and the newspaper was the daily entertainment for us back then. Getting the daily paper means daily supply of the cross word puzzle. Now I found a more convenient way to play the crossword puzzle without writing down my answers. You can choose the puzzle grid size you want 12×12, 14×14 or 16×16 are the options.
It took me 17 minutes to find all the words and pass the level. There is no time limit so you can take all the time you need to search for all the words. Aside from improving my vocabulary, this game also enhanced the way I creatively think outside the box as I strategize how to solve a crossword puzzle.
It is quite surprising the this has become one of my favorites among all the games in the website. This is a logic game wherein you need to connect the tracks with each other. By doing this you need to fill out the corresponding number of tracks to be placed vertically and horizontally. When you fill up the correct numbers on the grid it would turn gray and you have to guess the correct pattern on which the tracks are connected. There are two modes for this game: easy and hard. I opted for the easy one as I was just getting to know the game a few days ago.
What I love about this game is that each day this game offers another level to play through for each board size. Once you complete a level you can select another date from the right side calendar date selector.
The lower right corner of the game contains buttons that can help you undo your move, restart the level, pause the game, turn music on or off, turn sound on or off, and switch between normal and full screen game modes.
Another thing that I love about this game is that you can take all the time you need to figure out where to place the tracks. This game helped in easing my stress away and improved my problem solving skill as I have to think of a way to balance both the horizontal and vertical lines to get to the right pattern.
This game reminded me of Candy Crush. The concept of the game is to swap two items to match 3 or more identical candies. This game has 50 levels which are all timed. I love playing this game whenever I get stuck in traffic going to work. It is also my go to game before going to bed. It helps stimulate my brain in forming different moves to use to help match the candies. Like candy crush, once you level up there are many stumbling blocks to prevent you from winning like the candies are enclosed in chains, ice, or cement. There are also boosters that can help you:
destroy entire lines: these are earned when you make 4 in a row.
pieces with horizontal hashmarks destroy anything on their horizontal line when they are moved to complete another set of three (even if a different colored piece makes the set of 3)
pieces with vertical hashmarks operate similarly with destroying all pieces on the vertical line they are on
destroy column & row: these are earned when you complete 3 in a row across and vertically at the same time. when these pieces are moved they destroy whatever is aligned with them vertically or horizontally.
rainbow: This piece is earned when you make 5 in a row. You can move this piece into any other adjacent piece and it will remove all pieces of that color from the board.
One of the most listed family game night games is Scramble. But if you are like me who lives alone, there are options you can play by yourself online like this Letter scramble. This is the modern version of a well love board game. This has 3 levels wherein the player needs to spell valid English words progressively.
In the first level, you need to start typing in 20 words to be completed. The second level needs 30 words to be completed and the last level needs 40 words. All levels are timed and I noticed that whenever I spelled a longer word my score also increases.
So why I am still hooked to Solitaire (and other fun online games)? First, it relaxes me. I picture listening to classical music on a weekend afternoon drinking red wine while playing this game. Next thing about it is, it’s entertaining. It may be simple but it’s absolutely fun! Also, Solitaire challenges and improves my memory. I need to stay sharp while playing it. Finally, it teaches me to be patient. One wrong move and I’ll be ruining my game.
Are you a fan of Solitaire too? What classic games are you still playing up ’til now. Let me know in the comments section!
