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My 13 hour flight just got delayed 7 hours, I'm stuck at my second airport, and I dont think I'm gonna make it. I have some movies and audio books on my phone, but really only anticipated having to burn the flight time via napping and some media, not 7 hours leading up to it, and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna mentally burn out on passive media.

  • I have media on my phone - movies, shows and audio books, but I can only do about 2-3 hours at a stretch before I burn out on those things.
  • I have wifi and power both on the ground and on the plane, although I'm sure the connection once we get going isn't going to be performance enough for online games.
  • I have a phone and headset but didn't bring a laptop because it was just extra bulk I didn't think I'd need. I don't have a switch or steam deck or anything neat.
  • I have access to the airport lounge, so drinks are free, and I get free drinks on the plane. I don't want to get wasted or have to pee constantly, so my plan is to jim lahey it.
  • I'm intrigued by mobile games, but every one I've tried has felt too gimmicky with gambling or freemium BS mechanics. Also tried started valley but it never got me hooked either. I have an android and will buy games if they're worth it.
  • I'm open to any other ideas that could somehow mentally (or physically while on the ground) stimulate me.
  • I'm a dude in my 30s with a family and kids, but I'm currently traveling solo.
  • I've already killed 2 hours on a plane and 2 more on the ground (my planned connection time) doing nothing, I was saving my media trying to avoid burning out on shit before I get on the plane.
  • I suck at sleeping when on the go.
  • I'm on my 3rd mimosa and bored as fuck.

Help.

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 year ago
[–] TheOtterITGuy 3 points 1 year ago

It may sound stupid, but try learning some card tricks or play solitaire with some playing cards?

[–] LOLjoeWTF 3 points 1 year ago

It's a damn shame that you can't go to a pharmacy in the airport, tell this tale, and get some xanex to zonk out and time travel to your destination.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I highly recommend emulating games on your phone. Some of them aren't great without a controller but its worth a shot.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I really struggle getting into games on touch controls. Even old pokemon games with like 5 significant buttons is hell, let alone anything that requires timing or consistency. Any tips? (Short of actually hooking up a controller, I'd just use my PC then)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

You could try ds/dsi games that are designed for touch screen. I've played PokΓ©mon black without many issues. Apart from that, if you have the option to use a pc, it will be a better experience. The benefit of using your phone is just that its mobile. I usually bring an xbox controller with me when I travel so I can play whatever game I want.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Do you like Roguelikes? Slay the Spire is really good and it's on Mobile.
It's a port from PC, so no microtransactions or garbage like that, one purchase and done.
There's also Mindustry. It's a mix between Tower Defense and Factory game. This one also has no MTX since it is a Open Source game. Free on Android, 2 Bucks on iOS.

[–] Severed_Fate 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

The most addictive and a complete experience in your pocket kind of game is Crashlands. It's amazing if you're into games where you have to craft things to survive. Definitely recommend giving it a try.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

It's not gonna last you 20 hours, but last I checked the official Sonic 1, 2 and CD ports are all free on mobile (and they're really good).

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Buy a pack of sticky notes and a pen and let your imagination go. Write weird facts and trivia, or just whatever you want and stick 'em in places where people are gonna look, like on maps, mirrors, napkin holders at the bar...
Then just wait and watch

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Puzzle books? I like to play with variety puzzle books, commonly sold near magazines :3 Crosswords (and varieties thereof), word searches (+varieties), crypto puzzles of various sorts, number puzzles of various sorts, the funky neat ones where some of the words share some letters (like, a letter fills a vertical region to be shared by one or more words), uhhh... oh also I like to write the solutions in Thorass :D https://forgottenrealms.fandom.com/wiki/Thorass_alphabet Though the numerals are garbage. D'ni numerals are far, far better πŸ‘

Also, I daydream for hours at a time. ... But probably you don't or else you wouldn't be asking for ideas I guess πŸ˜…

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

The Lahey link made me laugh way to hard, I've been sick as fuck the last 2 days and I'm laying on the couch watching trailer Park boys with a decent buzz so it's fitting.

[–] cmeio 2 points 1 year ago

If its your thing try kearning a language on Duolingo or something like that

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Vampire survivors and random lore vids.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Bloons Tower Defense 6 is a really good game that you could sink time into! It is paid, but I highly recommend it

[–] [email protected] 2 points 1 year ago

Twist your thumbs

[–] SendMePhotos 1 points 1 year ago

Survivor.io is a surprisingly amazing mobile game that doesn't badger you for money.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago

Here is an alternative Piped link(s): https://piped.video/aF8_y2Zl9W8?si=RyeWQ2NsZJz5jAos

Piped is a privacy-respecting open-source alternative frontend to YouTube.

I'm open-source, check me out at GitHub.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Play some chess on chess.com

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