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I work late at night, so sometimes it can be hard to get my mind to shut off at bedtime. I like to do something soothing to quiet my thoughts, like read a book or play an easy but fun game on my phone. I recently downloaded Jade Monkey, an arcade game, and it’s so fun I’ve caught myself playing it outside of bedtime, too!
When you first begin playing Jade Monkey, you can choose between Arcade Mode & Zen Mode. Arcade Mode gives you one minute to get as many matches as possible, which is a great option if you’re trying to set a time limit on your play time {like I do when I’m trying to go to sleep} or if you’re extra competitive. Zen Mode allows you to play without a time limit, which is great for general play and in particular, for little ones!
You play the game by making matches of 3 or more of a jewel. You simply swipe the gems already on the board to make a match of three in a row horizontally or vertically. If you work fast enough, you can even unlock power-ups!
The game is not only entertaining but even educational. Shane loves playing it & I encourage him to sometimes because it helps him recognize patterns.
You can view the trailer for Jade Monkey here:
Learn more about Jade Monkey on their website or Facebook page!
Download It: You can download Jade Monkey for iOS through the App Store for just 99 cents! The game is playable on both the iPhone & iPad, and is optimized for retina display.
Win It: The first ten people to comment below {starting 12/19 at 1:00pm PST} asking for one will receive a code to download the app for free!
How do you quiet your mind at night?
Janet W. says
This really is a great way to recognize patterns! Looks like fun!
alicia k (Petite Pilates Pixie) says
reminds me a bit of candy crush. cute though!
Mickey says
We love games like this! Even my little toddler son knows how to make little matches and loves to play.
Liz @ A Nut in a Nutshell says
Those kind of matching games are endlessly entertaining for me!
Tammy says
I wish these games weren’t so addictive 😉 I can’t play them before bed, because I always want to do “just one more level” LOL. To wind down I usually read.
courtney b says
this is sooo candy crush! that game is annoying but addicting!
saminder gumer says
game looks a lot like bejeweled and lots of other similar games out there. i love these types of game so it should be fun to play for me.
Tim Bowers says
This game looks very addicting. Oh no… her we go… got to download!
Danielle Porter says
I love that games are so educational now! Patterns, logic. . .Even simple games like this are helping them learn skills that they will need!
Allison Downes says
Looks like a fun game! I think I would enjoy playing it myself before i fall asleep since I too, can’t shut my mind off. I love how educational games are these days! Thank you for sharing.
Tammy S says
This looks like something my kids would play. My daughter is obsessed with games like this were you have to match things. It does look like fun. But not before bed. I would never go to sleep.
Penelope says
It looks fun, I never heard of it before so I appreciate the review
Alesha @ Full Time Mama says
My kids love to play games on my phone, and this looks like fun!!
Vanessa: thequeenofswag says
I’ve actually never played those kind of matching games as I’m afraid I’d get hooked. This one looks like it could hook me.
Sarah L says
I see I wasn’t in the first 10 to comment. Have to check it out.
courtney says
Super cute and we just love when they’re super affordable too! M is obsessed with the iPad 🙂
Ty @ Mama of 3 Munchkins says
Looks like a really cute game.