Surviving Night Shifts - 10 Games to Keep You Entertained
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Surviving Night Shifts - 11 Games to Keep You Entertained
Having a hard time making it through the exhausting night shift? Check out these 11 games that will keep you entertained throughout.
Written by Naza Nazeem, Red Bull Maldives
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Whether you’re an early riser or a night owl, night shifts can be extremely exhausting and it’s almost next to impossible that we’ll ever get used to surviving those long hours. Not a minute passes by without you peeking at the clock but there’s got to be a way to kill time — How? With these free and fun mobile games to play during break time, you’ll be soon flexing those brain muscles to get your work done for the rest of the night.

1. Candy Crush Saga

App Stores: [iOS] & [Android]
Sweet but equally stimulating.
Sweet but equally stimulating.© © Candy Crush Saga
It’s the legendary puzzle game that millions from around the world love, even our moms! Switch and match the tasty candies to make it through trillions of levels, that keeps you craving for more. But it’s not all about the sweetness and the fun; it’s also challenging, as these puzzles need quick thinking and smart moves. As you crush more candies, you’re rewarded with delicious rainbow-coloured cascades and tasty candy combos. Sweet!

2. Where’s My Water? 2

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Make it through over 100 exciting levels.
Make it through over 100 exciting levels.© Where’s My Water? 2
Meet Swampy: our favourite crocodile who’s having trouble taking a shower. Help him by guiding water to his broken shower. On each level, use your mechanical skills to cut through dirt to guide fresh water, dirty water, toxic water, steam, and ooze through increasingly challenging scenarios. Always remember, every drop counts! And keep in mind that those rubber ducks are Swampy’s best friends so make his shower extra special by not killing them.

3. Plants vs Zombies

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Will it be peashooters or squash?
Will it be peashooters or squash?© Plants vs Zombies
Do you like plants? How about some action? This game will give you the best of both. Your backyard is filled with plants to protect you from hungry zombies coming for your brains. Although there’s an interesting range of 49 plants that have their own fighting power, don’t underestimate your enemies because they’ve got a whole army too. If a plant can shoot peas and corns, a zombie can dance and swim its way through! So keep up your gardening skills, because these zombies are hungryyy.

4. Subway Surfers

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Surf on trains - just don’t get hit by one.
Surf on trains - just don’t get hit by one.© Subway Surfers
Dodge. Jump. Sprint! Join the most daring chase where you help Jake, Tricky and Fresh, dash as fast as they can from the grumpy Inspector and his dog. In this endless runner game, you can do all those exciting stuff you see in the movies, like surfing the subway and flying with paint powered jetpacks. Collect coins and boxes to unlock characters and other cool gadgets from the store. Challenge your friends with your high scores and find out who’s the better Subway Surfer!

5. Bloons Adventure Time TD

App Stores: [iOS] & [Android]
Save the land from evil Bloons.
Save the land from evil Bloons.© Bloons Adventure Time TD
The collab that nobody expected, but can never complain about - a game featuring, one of your favourite Cartoon Network series, Adventure Time and video game, Bloons Tower Defense. The Bloons have invaded the Land of Ooo and it’s up to Finn the human, Jake the dog (also his best friend and adoptive brother) and the monkeys to stop them. You can choose your favourite Adventure Time character to play your way through over 15 adventures and 50 maps.
While crushing those candies and shooting those zombies is undoubtedly fun, it’s even better to have your co-worker on the same field. Now they’re entertained, you’re double-charged up and it’s a good way of bonding at the workplace. It’s like beating 3 players with one shot! Here are our favourite picks of multiplayer mobile games.

6. PUBG Mobile

App Stores: [iOS] & [Android]
How long can you survive the battle?
How long can you survive the battle?© PUBG Mobile
At the heart of battle royale, 100 players leap from a plane and parachute to different locations on a large scale map. Your objective is to survive the battlefield to be the last player or squad standing. The game kicks off with players having nothing to defend themselves, so they’re ‘looting’ on a tough search for weapons and armours. This is no easy fight, as your victory could even be affected by the mere sounds you make while climbing up the stairs. But remember to have a good loot first and shoot in order for you and your mates to have the Chicken Dinner in the end.

7. FIFA Mobile

App Stores: [iOS] & [Android]
Are you a football fan? Challenging your friends in real-time 11v11 gameplay is now possible with the heart-pounding soccer game. Come head-to-head with your co-workers after building your own ultimate team using any player from the Premier League, La Liga, Ligue 1, Bundesliga, Serie A, MLS, and more. Pick up the trophy in the world’s biggest club competitions – the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League. With playable Live Events that correspond with the real-world tournaments, this game takes mobile soccer to a whole new level.

8. Call of Duty®: Mobile

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Cool weapons and even cooler tactics.
Cool weapons and even cooler tactics.© Call of Duty®: Mobile
Featuring airdrops, ground vehicles and maps, just like PUBG, this game is action to the core. But here’s the twist: At the beginning, you’re handed a knife and some skills. There are windows to break and fences that smash. There are rocket launchers, sticky grenades and things like drones and UAVs to remotely locate and attack other players, all expanding the range of combat options. Get ready to experience the next evolution in Battle Royale!

9. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

App Stores: [iOS] & [Android]
A magical world. Literally.
A magical world. Literally.© Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
This multiplayer online battle arena consists of 5 players in each team and lets you choose your own role. Would you like to be in the thick of the action like a Fighter, sneaky like an Assassin or be in the back like a Support? Whichever hero you pick, destroying your enemy team’s base comes tough, as you’ll need to get through enemy minions in every lane, kill their heroes and destroy the three turrets in lanes. But don’t worry, you’ve got access to gear, battle spells and team tactics to take home the victory!

10. 8 Ball Pool

App Stores: [iOS] & [Android]
World’s top mobile billiards game.
World’s top mobile billiards game.© 8 Ball Pool
You’ve got your own cue, pool coins, and limited time for your shot in this real-time game and you still think you need a pool table to play billiards? This is the biggest online multiplayer pool game where you’re up for 1-on-1 matches with your mates, tournaments and much more. You can play at different locations, each with its own difficulty level, rules and prize. Whether you’re an Amateur, a Professional or a Grand Master, it’s definitely going to be addictive.

11. Bike Unchained 2

Artwork of the mobile mountain biking video game Bike Unchained 2.
Get to grips with Bike Unchained 2© Red Bull
Bike Unchained 2 is one of the most realistic mountain bike gaming experiences around, and riders eager to get stuck in will want to know just how they can ride in style and get that crucial edge over the competition.
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