Admit it, we all have days at work where there’s nothing much on our to-do lists. While Facebook is a good time waster during such times, there is always the danger of getting caught when you slack off so blatantly. Luckily for us, there are a few online games specifically designed for play during office hours.
1) Crash Planning
A simple block swapping game. Think of it as candy crush, but in the form of excel sheets!
Play it here.
2) PAC-MAN on Google Doodle
This classic game needs no introduction. The best part is that you can just quickly type something into the Google search bar should anybody walk past your desk. Bonus: Click on the “Insert Coin” button twice to get Ms Pac-Man as a second player!
Play it here.
3) Leadership
Stop the spaceship from crashing into the mercilessly sharp peaks of a graph. The premise of the game looks simple enough, but it is surprisingly challenging. If you enjoy Flappy Bird, then you would love this.
Play it here.
4) Cookie Clicker
The aim of this game is simply to produce cookies. You can purchase upgrades to increase the number of cookies produced per second and unlock achievements. But be warned, this game contains flashy graphics which is bound to draw some attention to your monitor. The good thing though, is that this game does not need you to keep your eyes on it constantly, so you can switch windows quickly if you hear anyone approaching your desk.
Play it here.
5) Candy Box 2
With its ASCII art and simple gameplay, Candy Box 2 is the perfect role-playing browser game to play discreetly at work. Players get one candy per second, and these candies can be used as currency to progress in the game. Likewise, this game does not require constant monitoring, so feel free to play it whenever you are taking a break from your work. You can even save your progress and come back to it the next working day!
Play it here.
6) 2048
Like numbers and challenging puzzle games? Then try 2048. How it works is that you use your arrow keys to move number tiles in a 4 x 4 square area. When two tiles with the same number touch, they merge into one tile with a value that is two times of the previous number. Try and see if you can get to the 2048 tile!
Play it here.
7) Clicking Bad
Based on the hit TV series Breaking Bad, this game puts you in the role of an aspiring dealer of (virtual) methamphetamine. Similar to Cookie Clicker, you start off with a modest operation but will soon be able to purchase upgrades to increase your output. If you ever thought that you had what it takes to become a major drug kingpin, here’s one way you can test it out (harmlessly, of course).
Play it here.
