Now that the work week is in full swing, the underground is once again teeming with travelers. The metro is characterized by congested trains, tedious commutes, and regular stop-starts.
Fortunately, a colorful mix of characters graces London’s interconnected railway system. Transport for London does a fine job of presenting travelers with various travel tools and resources.
These include the TfL Go app, a nifty travel tips blog, and various visitor centers where travelers can purchase attraction tickets and get all necessary travel information.
They don’t provide a list of fun games on the metro. Today’s post is about that—do enjoy!
Noughts and Crosses
Running out of battery on your phone, no problem, you don’t necessarily need any technology to play this game. It’s a simple strategy-based game using the eponymous noughts and crosses.
The objective is simple enough: Form a line of three identical noughts or crosses to win the game.
Granted, depending on how you play the game, you may win or lose. In the United States, this game is known as tic-tac-toe. All you need is a scrap piece of paper, a pen, or a pencil, and you’re golden.
If paper proves elusive, online Noughts and Crosses games are available. It’s the perfect quick-play game to occupy your mind and time while on the train.
Perhaps you grew up playing this game, and it’s already a hot favorite in your game library.
Papaya Solitaire
PAPAYA Solitaire dazzles the crowds as the ultimate strategy game, from the comfort of your smartphone, tablet, or phablet.
This strategy game is competitive, fast-paced, and brimming with real money rewards. Simply scan the QR code, open your browser, install the app, and download the game. Once you’re logged in, you will enjoy uniquesolitaire gaming on the go.
Thanks to a unique rewards system, players can earn real money by playing games online. The inclusion of Daily Bonuses and Rewards offers unbridled opportunities for winning big prizes. A series of set challenges are presented to players.
Successfully navigate these challenges to earn rewards. PAPAYA Solitaire is readily available at the App Store for iPhone and iPad and the Samsung Galaxy Store.
To play and win, fill the 4 upper stacks with cards of the same suit in increasing order. When placing new cards from the deck, cards must decrease in order in alternating colors. Each game is only 300 seconds – perfect for the Metro. If you finish in time, you get bonus points.
Dots & Boxes
Here’s an old-time classic – Dots and Boxes! This game requires a pen and paper, and an opponent.
If you don’t fancy playing the game with strangers on the train, you can play Dots & Boxes online too!
Traveling with a friend? Here’s what you do: Make a bunch of dots on a piece of paper in a square grid format.
Players take turns during a single line between two adjacent dots. If you complete a box by – all four lines forming a square, that box is yours.
Ink your initials in every complete box. You keep going if you can use single lines to complete boxes.
By the end of the game, the player with the highest number of boxes wins the challenge.
Enjoy your journey and just be careful not to miss your station when deep in the world of games!
