Christmas is mere days away and we know how overwhelming these days can be. For the anti-social crowd these days can be dreadful as it's that time of the year where families unite and tell everyone how much they love and appreciate them. A grinch might start feeling fuzzy and warm inside and this might be a sentiment they are not used to. The good thing is that we live in a world where iPad's and iPhone's exist so we can take some time to ourselves and repress those feelings and continue being the grinch we are known for. The iOS AppStore has millions of time wasting apps that can take care of that for you with holiday-themed apps that will at least keep us in the festive surroundings. Here are the Top 10 time wasting holiday themed iOS apps for the Christmas grinch:
1. The Simpsons Tapped Out: This is a universal app that works on your iPad and iPhone. You will have to create an EA account to save your game progress in the cloud and pick up wherever you left off on any mobile device. The premise of the app is that Springfield was nuked and it's your job to rebuild it. Little by little Springfield characters start coming up as tasks are met and you will see many familiar characters as well as recognizable landmarks from the hit FOX animated show. This app is constantly updated for every season of the year and is also tied to storylines from the television show. With The Simpsons Tapped Out you will surely waste a lot of time building the perfect Springfield and if you get anxious, users can always progress quicker purchasing donuts that will cost you real money.
2. The Sims Free Play: The Sims have transported from your desktop to mobile devices with this free downloadable iOS game. The premise is the same, build your town while keeping your Sims in check by sending them to work, forming relationships and taking care of their basic Sim necessities. This version of the game has tasks that users have to complete to continue leveling up and unlocking sectors of the map or special bundle packs. With every level completed, users are able to add a sim to the town to advance the stages. The game also has a real life social aspect as you are able to connect your Facebook account and visit other Sims towns from your real life friends. In-Store purchases include Simoleons, the Sim currency, and Life Points to finish tasks instantly.
3. Cut The Rope: The cute graphics of Cut The Rope are enough to make you want to download this mobile game. The game has been updated to include candy canes that your little monsters need to each to pass through the levels. The strategy is to cut the rope in the precise moment to feed the adorable little hungry green things. 4. Archie Riverdale Rescue: Riverdale is a mess and it's your task to clean it up and unlock all the magic. Users are given tasks they need to complete to gane experience points and money to purchase buildings and accessories to decorate the town. The graphics are not the best but if you are an Archie comic book lover, you'll enjoy it. 5. Snoopy's Street Fair: This app holds the same concept and has all your favorite Peanut characters trying to raise money with carnival games and lemonade stands. The app just got a makeover with holiday gifts and themes.
6. Plants Vs. Zombies 2: The zombies have gotten festive and are attacking our plants in this latest update. Users will have to protect the plants and strategize against the zombies that are in to attack and destroy your crops. This addictive game will make you forget about everyone around you and you'll feel more eco-friendly after winning. 7. Clash of Clans: This combat strategy game will have you protecting your village against millions of online players. Users build their towns and train their tropics for battle as they try to protect their village. 8. Terraria: This game has a similar concept but the graphics resemble those of the 8-bit systems from yesteryear. Remember those vintage Mario games? This will make you feel like you're back in the day when things were much simpler.
9. Derby Days: For those horse lovers, this is the app for you! Derby Days has mobile gamers building a ranch and taking care of the adorable horses, providing optimal living conditions for them, feeding them and train them. The horses then go on competitions where they go and race for the gold. 10. Subway Surfers: This racing game has you front and center on top of a skateboard or snowboard. These racers go around town collecting coins and jumping on top of buildings and train to get to the finish line. Watch out for oncoming traffic though as they will knock you down and have you go back to the beginning. The longer you lost on the board, the faster the game moves, Will you be able to cross the finish line? Sound-off on the comments below and tell us which out of these 10 games is your favorite!
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