A compact challenge is what puzzle games give you, then leave you to work it out: slot pieces together inside a frame, complete a sudoku line, burst bubbles in the correct sequence, or sketch a path that carries water to a cup. Learning the basics usually takes about a minute, and after that they keep testing how patient you are. Spotting patterns, thinking two steps ahead, and being willing to start over after a failed level all matter.
Try Block Blast when tight spaces and clearing rows before the field is full appeal to you. Sudoku moves at a slower pace and suits moments when you would rather deal with calm digits than quick reactions. Draw To Smash! turns things around by having you draw the answer with your finger. Bring someone along, alternate attempts, and find out who solves the level first.
