Are these the most casual mobile games yet?
Enigma Games offers some 'old school' action to get your fingers working – apparently it's all in the wrist
The mobile world is full of so-called 'casual' games, from Real Arcade's superb Playman sports games to the 'one-thumb' action of I-play's Skipping Stone.
Yet, whilst many of these titles are wonderfully accessible, none can rival the simplicity promised by Enigma Games' Jacks.
Based upon the schoolyard favourite (well, we say favourite, it was already old-fashioned back in the '80s – in today's playground it's probably less popular than a knife fight), which involved throwing a ball in the air and trying to pick up a series of spiky 'jacks' from the floor before said ball lands, Jacks sees the game translated onto mobile for the digital age.
The action now involves you throwing a virtual ball into the air (by pressing a button) then picking up virtual jacks (by pressing other buttons) before the virtual ball lands – suffice to say the controls are said to be 'intuitive'.
The addition of special 'unlockable' bonus jacks should provide a little variety, plus there's a high score submission system to enable you to show off. (Apparently there's no truth in the rumour that this is known as 'jacking off' amongst the dedicated fans.)
To be frank, we're not sure how much mileage the in-game strategy guide will get. But just in case the complexity of Jacks is a little too much, Enigma have another – possibly even simpler – title in the pipeline: Arm Wrestling.
Currently undergoing final testing, Arm Wrestling simulates the noble art of locking elbows and trying to smash your opponent's hand into the table. Apparently it features 'authentic techniques', and offers nine distinct wrestlers, from Long Arm Lawler to Tim Burr, all of whom are said to offer a different strategic challenge.
Our palms are already moistening with anticipation – we'll bring you the reviews just as soon as we've recovered from the excitement.
