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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] 12 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Final fantasy 1-9 are on the App Store. Maybe a game that wasn’t originally in a mobile gimmick format could kill some time for you. 3, 5, 6, 7, and 9 are all very good (you don’t need to play them in any particular order. These are all more classic turn based JRPGs. There is also final fantasy tactics which is more of a grid based combat system similar to fire emblem or chess. All the stories are good and engaging

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

If you enjoy adrenaline & frustration, Super Hexagon is one of those thumb-twitchy games that gives you the "just one more" impulse when you die. Unpossible is another.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I’ve bookmarked all the game suggestions in this thread myself, but haven’t tried any of them yet other than Sudoku. I have the Sudoku.com app.

Badland is a good time-killing game. Having headphones and playing with sound adds to the experience. Not sure if I paid for that one or not.

Minesweeper is a classic one that I don’t think requires internet connection.

Slither.io requires internet but is also a decent time killer.

Airline Commander is one that I’ve downloaded but haven’t tried yet. Airplane simulator that looks interesting.

This is just going through my Games folder on my Home Screen and thinking of which ones I’d play in your situation.

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[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Baba is You. It is one of the best puzzle games ever made, and available on mobile.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Talk to people? Does the airplane have a bar? Even if you don't drink there's probably people there willing to have some conversations.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Pretty sure your username is how you kill 20 hours.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Depending on the airport/country you are stuck in, you can take a trip to the nearby city. I was once stuck in Singapore Airport for 13 hours and just took a day trip to Singapore. It's a bit risky in your scenario because they might move your flight forward but depending on the circumstances of the delay it might be fine.

Almost all airports have a spa or some kind of wellness offers. Would be a great time to try it out. Maybe you discover something new you like, worst case scenario you wasted 1-2 hours. In general look up entertainment offers at the airport. Most have at least an internet cafe that would allow you to play "proper" games since mobile games aren't yours.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

Do lots of drugs

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Is starting a conversation with someone an option?

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Airports are near cities. Go do tourist things in the city.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Put an alarm and sleep.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

Last time I was stuck, I downloaded the Lemuroid emulator and went on to explore retro games. Phantasy Star IV was quite rad.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago

This is the perfect moment to write a short story

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)

Read Das Kapital Volume I by Karl Marx

[–] [email protected] 11 points 1 year ago

20 hours? Just enough time to knock out two two three chapters.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

:michael-laugh:

Ironically I think 20 hours is about the estimate for reading it if you read 300 wpm, iirc

Of course it's pretty dense theory so most people aren't gonna be reading at a fiction pace. Took me a few months to get through it.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (2 children)
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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Fuck, I could use 20 hours where there's nothing that could guilt me into feeling I could be spending my time better than gaming. Go find a nice comfy couch somewhere and just veg man, enjoy your freedom from responsibility for 20 hours. Won't happen often.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Learn Chess!

Lifelong pain at a mediocre level guaranteed!

Super neat game though.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

I probably sound very traditional but… talk to someone? Make some friends? Call someone?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Buy a fat book.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

Read webtoons!

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (2 children)

If you truly didn’t enjoy Stardew Valley, then never mind ignore this. If you felt like it had potential but it just didn’t grab you, I’d suggest giving it another shot. It hooks some people immediately but it is a bit of a slow burn for others. It’s beloved by its cult following for a reason. But again, if you didn’t like it then that’s totally legit.

If you like puzzle games, The Witness is another exceptional PC game that was impressively preserved in its entirety when it came out on mobile. The visuals are stunning (though you may not get the absolute best experience on a small phone screen, but still) and it’s got a well-earned reputation for being one of those fully-suck-you-in-lose-track-of-all-sense-of-time games.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

If you could get a rubix cube or something at the airport, (which seems plausible) could be a lot of time spent on learning how to do it if you download instructions beforehand.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago

This - a lot of people don't know this, but the beginner method for solving Rubik's cubes is pretty straightforward algorithm that anyone can memorize; competitive speed cubers use a much more complicated one, but even with the beginner method, with enough practice you can get your times down to under a minute.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

You appear to still have about 6 hours left, so go mess around on the travelators, those are always fun.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 year ago (1 children)

In case you get stuck again and need more games:

  • DevilutionX (free, open source, needs gamedata) lets you play Diablo1 on Android, very good time killer (you might need to fetch the gamedata somewhere)
  • Out There: Omega (paid but one time purchase) is a relaxed starship roguelite
  • Battle For Wesnoth (free, open source) fantasy style tactical game
  • Jagged Alliance 2 Stracciatella (free, open source, needs gamedata) - Jagged Alliance 2 on Android, tactical RPG, great timekiller like classic UFO or the old Fallout games.

Notable mentions: WorldOfGoo, Human Resource Machine

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 1 year ago

If you can get an emulator on your phone you can play old games. Nealy endless hours of fun to be had. I recommend lemuroid and Legend of Zelda A Link to the Past.

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