Please recommend iOS Games for the elderly

Lzonra on 19/12/2017 - 18:11
Last edited 19/12/2017 - 18:35

Hi all,
So I got my mum an iPad to kill time a while back, she's quite up to speed with checking the news, youtube and messaging.
She mostly plays games on it and have been playing Bejeweled, Candy Crush, Diamond and their spin-offs, however has now hit a pay-wall with all of them.
Levels get ridiculously hard and confusing for a non-English-speaking 61-yo grandma due to the pay-to-win nature of these games, and now I'm in search of new games to keep her ocupied.

After a bit of googling around I've just installed Dots, Two Dots and Solitaire but would welcome any more suggestions.
Maybe Angry Birds as well.

Requirements:
Fun, colourful and relaxing to play (so no Sudoku)
Simple enough to play, I reckon Plant vs Zombie would be a bit too complicated.
Non-reliant on English instructions/messages (or at least minimal)
Minimal or none reliance on the pay-to-win system.
Ideally free but I don't mind paying a few bucks one-off cost.

Any suggestions appreciated!

Edit to add:
She does enough physical activities throughout the day.
This is for down times in between and before bed :)

Entertainment

Comments

  • Savas on 19/12/2017 - 18:22
    +4

    I recommend walking in a park, sitting under a tree and visiting local markets. Also 61 isn't even elderly.

    • zonra on 19/12/2017 - 18:28
      +1

      She does enough physical activity through out the day :)
      This is for down times in between.
      I get where you're going re the number 61, but after a major operation and past harsh lifestyle she isn't your typical wonder woman :)

      • Savas on 19/12/2017 - 18:37

        Hahaha that's great! I hope you mum is well, she sounds amazing. My aunty used to play Plants vs Zombies and Angry Birds but quickly got sick of it, you don't need to encourage them to play games.

  • bdl on 19/12/2017 - 18:52
    +1

    Monster busters

    • zonra on 19/12/2017 - 21:11

      Thanks, looks to be in-line with the candy crush games, will download

      • bdl on 19/12/2017 - 21:35

        Also try Fairway Solitaire and Fairway Solitaire Blast (I think the latter is free)

  • MeesusEff on 19/12/2017 - 19:17
    +2

    Mum is obsessed with Candy crush 😅

  • JIMB0 on 19/12/2017 - 20:04
    +2

    Paperclips
    https://www.ozbargain.com.au/node/338184

    • zonra on 19/12/2017 - 21:01
      +1

      hitting 27k paperclips atm.
      Does this game save at all???
      I'm flying out soon!!!
      DAMN YOU!!!

      • John Kimble on 20/12/2017 - 23:19

        Yes it saves by cookie

    • zonra on 19/12/2017 - 21:05

      seriously tho, very addictive game, tho more suited for me, thanks!

  • brokenglish on 19/12/2017 - 20:45
    +1

    Fruit Ninja

    • zonra on 19/12/2017 - 21:12

      Forgot this old gem, will try this as well thanks

  • Impulsebuyer1 on 19/12/2017 - 21:42

    Swipe brick breaker - simple game, doesn't require internet ( I play it on plane rides)

  • Evan950 on 19/12/2017 - 22:07

    MatchLand is a good candy crush-esque and will last you a while.

  • jeka1103 on 19/12/2017 - 22:20

    Toy Blast, pretty much the same as Candy Crush except they do unlimited lives and give you bonus items ALL THE TIME. Not so much of a pay wall when they give you everything for free anyway

    Ballz is pretty good too, it's a simple ball shooting puzzle game. The developer of this app, Ketchapp, seems to have a lot of puzzle sort of games. I've played a few of them and they aren't bad for a while if your mum is into that sort of thing.

    Subway surfers or Temple Run? I've been deeply obsessed with Subway Surfers for quite a while now…

  • Ryanek on 20/12/2017 - 09:58
    +1

    The addictive 2048

    • Savas on 20/12/2017 - 09:59

      Excellent idea, i love that game!

      • Ryanek on 20/12/2017 - 10:54
        +1

        If you haven't already try Threes. It's a similar concept but a lot more challenging.

        • Savas on 20/12/2017 - 11:00

          That looks fun, thank you!!

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