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Top 5 Amazing Office Break Games

You’ve been working hard for the money all day. But even the hardest worker needs to take a breather now and then. With that in mind, here are five games that are a perfect way to spend your break time at the office that hopefully won’t water down your productivity too much.

Top 5 Amazing Office Break Games
Top 5 Amazing Office Break Games

1. Microsoft Mahjong

This classic “match two” tiles game has never been more relaxing than it is in this incarnation. Select a soothing theme for your playing field like the cosmos or an autumn glade and start clicking away on pairs until there’s none left. Unlocking the various formation sets should eat up a decent amount of your down time, but if it’s still not enough, check out daily challenges that range from the simple, like matching up specific tiles, to the more intense get 33 matches in two minutes. But no matter what, you should be able to find a puzzle that fits your skill set. You may even find your inner Zen while you’re at it!

Good for: Relaxing after a stressful morning

2. Microsoft Jigsaw

We’ve probably all put together a jigsaw puzzle together at some point in our lives. But this digital version does away with things like cramming two pieces together that you swear fit each other or losing a piece under the sofa. A round of Microsoft Jigsaw can be as simple as putting everything together at your own pace, or taking on Jigsaw Jam mode, where you try to complete a series of puzzles under a certain amount of time while driving up your high score with combos. And the daily challenges can offer a unique spin on putting the pieces together, such as a mini-game that has you using your puzzling skills to surround a bug, or taking on some hardcore jigsaw jams!

Good for: Working on your organizational skills

3. The Chess Lv.100

You should be able to find a level that suits you in this elegant app. 100 levels of difficulty gradually take you from Chess zero to Chess hero. And if you’re really stuck, you can always ask for a hint or go back a few steps using in-game options. You can even unlock more boards and piece sets as you progress to customize the experience more. Who knows, thinking through strategies might even help you in your next business negotiation!

Good for: Thinking things through

4. UNO & Friends

Beyond the appeal of being a classic card game most of us grew up playing and still love, the one thing that sets UNO apart is that it’s not made to be a solitary experience. This is a social game, so invite your co-workers to take you on in a traditional match or try your luck in online tournaments and special contests. You can earn special avatars and phrase sets for participating in weekly games! Give it a go and you’ll find it’s still just as fun and fast-paced as it was back in the day.

Good for: Team building exercises

5. Candy Crush Saga

Avoid all the junk food in the break room while still indulging your sweet tooth with a game of Candy Crush. But be forewarned, this game can be just as addictive as the sugary sweet confections it takes its name from. Match sets of three or more delectable treats and complete level specific tasks like clearing blocks of jelly and getting ingredients to the bottom of the screen to open up more levels. Play smart and plan your moves well to create special pieces of mouth-watering goodness that will really make that candy pop even quicker. Just don’t let your boss catch you beating their high score!

Good for: Snack time

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