I just love time management games. Not only do they challenge you to think strategically, they get the old grey cells working and are so addictive that you simply have to keep going until you master each and every level. Some of the games on this list have kept me occupied for months, which isn’t so great for getting chores done or writing regular posts for this website, but I love them nonetheless. So here is my current list of top 10 time management games:
1. Time Builders: Caveman’s Prophecy
Top of my list has got to be Caveman’s Prophecy, a new title from the Time Builders Franchise. I love both this and it’s predecessor Time Builders: Pyramid Rising, equally. Caveman’s Prophecy features the usual challenging levels, great graphics and quirky characters. Set in the age of dinosaurs, your goal is to help Senmout get cave dwellers to venture out and establish a civilization by collecting resources, building houses, markets, banks, temples and statues, etc. It’s a great game to sink your teeth into!
2. Campground Challenge HD
Campground Challenge is a great time management game that requires you to be both extremely methodical and patient to complete all 60 levels with gold stars. You are challenged to build a series of campgrounds that are financially successful but Eco-friendly, and in the process win Campground Developer of the Year. Build accommodation, chase away wildlife, cultivate seeds, plant flower beds, arrange entertainment and a host of other activities for an unforgettable gaming experience. As an added bonus, if you discover artifacts revealed by deciphering ancient treasure maps, you get to unlock hidden levels. I absolutely love this game and am not ashamed to say that I needed to watch walk through videos for more than a few levels to get gold star status!
3. Be Rich!
I was so happy when this great game for women was finally released for the iPad! If you like games that involve planning, designing and building cities then Be Rich! is the game for you. This sim-style game involves building and upgrading all kinds of housing, from condos and apartment buildings to cottages and luxury villas, as well as theaters, sports arenas, theme parks, businesses and much more. Each level has a set of challenges to meet, helping you to raise capital to keep your properties in tip-top condition as you travel to different cities throughout the USA. This is a fun and exciting game that is perfectly suited to playing on your iPad.
4. Burger Bustle
Burger Bustle is a very cute, busy and challenging game. Like all cooking games, it requires a frenzy of activity to flip burgers, add condiments and sauces, serve drinks and desserts and keep your customers happy. As you make money you can hire extra hands to help you achieve your tasks and work your way through each level, all in pursuit of making a profit and winning awards. Burger Bustle has great graphics, smooth game play and enough action to keep you busy on a rainy day.
5. Hobby Farm
Hobby Farm is such a cute and absorbing game that I played it day in and day out until I had completed each and every one of its 50 levels. You are tasked with helping Jill, who stumbled upon her dream farm while vacationing with her husband on a tropical island, to grow and develop it into a world-class, profitable and productive farm. Plant seeds, water crops, collect fruit and veggies, buy, feed, milk and shear animals, purchase machines, make a wide range of organic products and rake in the cash. You even have to fend off thieves who come creeping during the night to steal your crops and animals. This well-put-together game is sure to please!
6. Roads of Rome
My list would not be complete without the inclusion of my favorite gaming franchise, Roads of Rome. Whether its Roads of Rome 1, 2 or 3, these games never disappoint and are so full of character that even the most cynical of gamer would not be able to resist. Help Victorious win the hand of Ceasar’s beautiful daughter by protecting Rome from barbarian invaders and expanding the might and reach of the Roman Empire. Build roads, forts, and temples and collect resources to feed your army and fill your stores to aid you in fulfilling each challenging quest. If you are a perfectionist, you will enjoy countless hours of pleasure in pursuit of achieving expert status in every level. Only once you have completed each level at expert status will you be able to access the bonus levels. Challenging, entertaining and loads of fun, Roads of Rome is an absolute winner!
7. Megaplex Madness 2
Megaplex Madness 2 and it’s predecessor, Megaplex Madness – Now Playing! are sweet games that are both entertaining and challenging and good value for money. It’s your job to restore 5 run-down cinemas and turn them into a money making megaplex. You will need to upgrade and decorate each cinema in the themes of western, horror, romance, sci-fi and action, all while serving customers with tickets, popcorn, drinks and candy. Save up enough coins to play a series of mini-games in the games arcade and notch up your trophies. At times frustrating, this quick-action game provides hours of fun and addictive game play!
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8. Cooking Fever
I recently discovered Cooking Fever by Nordcurrent, a charming cooking game featuring seven different types of restaurants and counting. Each restaurant has 40 levels to complete, each with it’s own tasks and challenges. Your job is to serve hoards of hungry and often disgruntled customers with food and beverages and to make enough money to purchase upgrades in both the kitchens and the dining areas, which make it easier to reach your goals. It’s difficult to upgrade decor and machinery without diamonds, which you can acquire through in-app purchases or by striking it lucky at the casino. I am managing to keep abreast of upgrades through collecting huge piles of coins and playing in the casino until I get diamonds. Don’t bother playing anything less than 500 coins though, as its often time consuming waiting until you strike it rich! Cooking Fever is cute and engaging and offers hours of gaming pleasure.
9. Wedding Dash
Wedding Dash is a delightful little game that is one of a range of similar games offered by PlayFirst, including Hotel Dash, Diner Dash and Cooking Dash. I have all four games on my iPhone and iPad, although I prefer playing them on my iPad as it’s much easier to play the more advanced levels which can get pretty hectic to keep pace with. Flo and Quinn need your help in planning and managing dream weddings for a host of romantic couples. You will need to seat guests, serve them food and drinks, manage incidents and keep the bride and groom happy. Its a fun and quirky game that will keep on boggling your mind and is perfect for those occasions when you have time to kill and are in need of a distraction.
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10. New Yankee in King Arthur’s Court 2
New Yankee in King Arthur’s Court 2 is the charming second chapter in the story of hapless Sir John, who was zapped back in time to the Court of King Arthur. Picking up from the previous chapter, Sir John is joined by his wife Mary, who discovers a spell book which comes in very handy in your fight against monsters and magical creatures. Your quest is to find the Fountain of Youth while gathering resources, building settlements and warding off enemies over 40 challenging levels. This is a delightfully quirky game which boasts beautiful graphics, smooth game-play and offers hours of entertainment.
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