Being sick is never enjoyable, but there are now some innovative ways to keep yourself entertained as you recover thanks to certain web applications that are easily accessible from a mobile device. Many of these apps let you play games and perform other fun tasks to help you take your mind off of being ill. Here are four increasingly popular apps that are bound to entertain you when taking a sick day.
Angry Birds
This one isn’t just for the birds. The object of the game that’s on this app is to save bird eggs from some evil green-colored pigs. Even though the app has been around for some time, it still continues to win over new users who get hooked on playing the game. There is even an Angry Birds 2 app if you want to try new challenges.
Toy Story Drop!
Based on the beloved Toy Story franchise, the game on this mobile app allows you to help Buzz, Woody, and other Toy Story characters navigate through challenges. Some of these challenges involve getting through Pizza Planet, Andy’s Room, and other settings where obstacles await. While playing this game, you will get the chance to help Trixie put together a new Playset and look for Forkie in Bonnie’s Room.
HD Poker
If you want to enjoy a high-definition game of poker, this app makes it possible. You can connect to the app to play with some of your closest friends as well as with other players from around the world. You can choose to play the part of an animated character who’s dressed in cowboy gear, a princess dress, or some other eye-catching attire. As a welcome bonus, you will receive 150,000 game chips for free along with 40 free gems.
Babbel
If you want something to do besides play games while you’re sick, this app makes it possible for you to learn a foreign language with exercises that are both comprehendible and fun. Whether you wish to achieve fluency in a language or just learn a few words and phrases, the Babbel app features exercises that are suitable for speakers of different levels. Some of the languages that you can try learning with this app include French, Spanish, German and Russian.
With the power of an app, you can forget about your sickness for a while and immerse yourself in new experiences. Being sick won’t be as miserable of an ordeal when you have any of these apps at your fingertips.
Addy Reeds is a freelance writer from Eugene, Oregon. She discovered her passion for journalism while attending the University of Oregon. Follow her on Twitter and Facebook: @addyreeds1; https://www.facebook.com/addy.reeds