GOT GAMES ON YOUR PHONE?

Students explain their favorite apps and why they enjoy them

by Deshna

Pokėmon Go

“Pokémon Go is my favorite game. The object of the game is to catch as many Pokémon as you can, with extra emphasis on certain types of Pokémon, like shiny, legendary, or mythical varieties. It’s my favorite game because of the unique mechanics and the thrill when you catch a rare Pokémon.”

junior Frankie Polyak

Minecraft

“My favorite game is probably Minecraft. Minecraft is taking architecture and survival and putting it into one block. This is my favorite game because the design components of the game allow anything to happen.” junior Mia McClellan

Columbus North student playing games on her phone. This student is playing Subway Surfer, one of the many popular phone games.

Subway Surfers

“My favorite game is subway surfers and it’s basically where you try to get coins and reach a far distance. This is my favorite game because I usually work with little kids and they play on my phone so it’s convenient for me,”

sophomore Sasha Varchenko

Plants VS Zombies

“My favorite game is Plants Vs Zombies. It’s a game where you grow plants that attack zombies that are trying to get to your house. This is my favorite game on my phone because it is very entertaining and doesn’t need WiFi to work. Plus the graphics are cool and cute.”

junior Lison Cloteaux

Hay Day

“My favorite game is Hay Day, a farming simulation where you can raise crops and take care of animals. It is my favorite iPhone game since it allows me to focus on developing my farm while distracting me from anything that is really stressing me out. I like the sense of community the game fosters because you can join neighborhoods and sell or purchase items from other farms.” freshman Ayla Glick