Keep your brain active this summer with apps

1) “Draw Something”
Platform: iPhone and Android
Price: Free
A game that defines itself. Choose a word from the 3 given to you and let the fun begin.

2) “Words With Friends”
Platform: iPhone and Android
Price: Free
Just like “Scrabble,” it can be quite hard sometimes but it is still very addicting. Definitely will build up your vocabulary.

3) “Tiny Tower”
Platform: iPhone and Android
Price: Free
Management skills come into play. Make sure you balance your tower with the right people and what jobs they’re good at.

4) “Slice It”
Platform: iPhone and Android
Price: 99 cents for iPhone / Free for Android
“Slice It” requires you to slice each portion so that they are all equal length but thankfully there is no time limit to rush you. Geometry plays a big part in this game.

5) “Trainyard”
Platform: iPhone
Price: $2.99
With 100 puzzles, this game is probably one of the most difficult but definitely worth the money. Unlike other puzzle games that get boring after a while, this will keep you hooked! Lead the trains into the correct trainyard without messing up.

6) “Geared”
Platform: iPhone and Android
Price: Free
Are puzzle games your forte? There are many different combinations for every level so the possibilities are endless.