With finals right around the corner, what better way to take a quick break from studying than a nostalgic computer game to reset your mind? These five laptop games are low-stress and low-stakes — unlike your impending finals.
Good Coffee, Great Coffee
A sequel to Good Pizza, Great Pizza, this game is immediately recognizable for its cute, aesthetic design. You own a coffee shop and make customers espressos, lattes and americanos. As the barista, you are judged for your timeliness in delivering orders. Good Coffee, Great Coffee will put you in an almost meditative state and you can pick up real life Starbucks-esque tips and tricks for using portafilters and pouring latte art.
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Papa’s Cupcakeria
This Cool Math Games staple will bring back all the middle school nostalgia. From baking to decorating the cupcakes with an array of sprinkles and syrups, Papa’s Cupcakeria is my favorite. Although a little more stressful than Good Coffee, Great Coffee since you’re handling multiple customers and risk burning cupcakes, the game remains a relaxing pastime. If desserts aren’t your thing, pick from the other sweet and savory Papa’s games, such as Papa’s Sushiria, Donuteria or even Grilled Cheeseria.
The New York Times Connections
The college classic. This daily game is an absolute must-have for students bored in their lecture halls. Sixteen tiles contain seemingly random words, and it’s your job to sort them into categories. Some are unbelievably hard, such as “Starting With Rock Bands” while others more obvious including “Pizza Toppings.” The game might be confusing at first, but once you play it a couple times a week you’ll get the hang of it. Connections will quickly become your new favorite word game — and maybe even knock Wordle off the top spot.
Sporcle
While not a singular game, this website is home to thousands of quizzes — with topics ranging from geography to literature to movies — all created by users. Sporcle has every topic imaginable, no matter how niche. You can identify iconic movies based on one frame or match literary characters to their famous novels. If you’re looking for something a little less cerebral, try a fast food logo quiz or a “Real Soda or Not” test.
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Airplane Chefs
Though this game is probably better played on a phone or tablet because of its fast pace, Airplane Chefs is an amazing way to take your mind off school stress. Working as a flight attendant, players juggle the passengers’ wants and needs to keep them happy.
While you start off with basic tasks such as doling out pretzel mix, climbing the ranks increases the tension. As mundane as passing out neck pillows, collecting trash or distributing water bottles may sound, the multitasking component of Airplane Chefs will be sure to distract you and redirect your stress to another direction — or airplane cabin.
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