I find Zen Space’s “virtual space of tranquility” (complete with simulated Japanese sand and rock garden to manipulate) to be a soothing escape while onboard a loud uncomfortable flight. Zen Space (iPad): When a seat-mate is really causing a bit of stress and unpleasantness, I break out this app and turn up the white noise on my headphones. Christine Chan Christine Romero-Chan was formerly a Senior Editor for iMore. ![]() It's the quintessential word game for iPhone and iPad. It's beautiful and has a ton of different game modes for variety. Paper (iPad): I like to doodle on the plane, and since the tiny napkins are well, tiny, and I want to limit what I carry onto the plane, sketching with Paper works better as my doodle canvas. SpellTower+ Free on the App Store A classic word game for today SpellTower+ is an addictive word game for everyone. Admittedly, most of the documents I work with are accessible via the cloud, but when it comes to needing to get something saved onto my iPad, iFiles is the way I make it happen. iFiles (iOS): This app is designed to help users get files onto and off the iPad for use at home or during travel. National Geographic World Atlas (iOS & Windows 8): Perusing an atlas is an excellent way to pass the time, and this National Geographic app is both entertaining and educational, offering users a way to learn a bit more about your destination while en route. Sadly, the confined space of a plane’s cabin and occasional turbulence makes a real jigsaw puzzle during a flight a no-go, so I do the next best thing and use this app. Art Puzzles 2 (iOS): I might be in the minority here, but I find doing jigsaw puzzles to be incredibly relaxing. SpellTower makes this list due to it being sufficiently challenging and interesting enough to melt away the hours with (and it looks snazzy too). SpellTower (iOS & Android): An addictive word puzzle game that can be described as a combination between Boggle and Tetris. Since I’ve grown tired of losing playing cards, I now solely stick to playing solitaire card games on my tablet, better suited for the tiny tray tables on planes. Card Games (iOS): I’m not sure if I’m just absent-minded or I have poor luck, but it seems whenever I travel with a deck of cards, I lose at least one. This game is one of my favorites to play in the plane cabin because of the creative challenge and also because it plays well under low light, making it a good pick for when the cabin lights have been dimmed. World of Goo HD (iOS & Android): Another beautifully rendered title with high entertainment value, the goal here is to build various structures to complete the levels. Because each level is fairly short, passing drink carts have yet to ruin a game. ![]() Plants vs Zombies 2 (iOS & Android): Hugely addictive, but with quick levels, Plants vs Zombies 2 is ideal for a long trip during where there may be frequent interruptions and concentration disturbances. Although there are some seriously challenging levels, the beautiful imagery and soothing soundtrack make it a great pick for a potentially stress-raising journey. The goal is to navigate adorable white spirits home through obstacles. ![]() Spirits (iPad & Android): This game is one of my favorites for long flights because it’s challenging, yet also calming.
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