puzzle game

Meaning

A puzzle game is a type of video game or toy that challenges your brain and problem-solving skills. Players usually need to match shapes, solve word problems, or find patterns to win. These games are very popular on mobile phones and are great for relaxing.

Examples

• I love playing a quick puzzle game on my phone while waiting for the bus.

  I love playing a quick puzzle game on my phone while waiting for the bus.

• Tetris is probably the most famous puzzle game in the world.

  Tetris is probably the most famous puzzle game in the world.

• My sister bought a new puzzle game that helps you learn math.

  My sister bought a new puzzle game that helps you learn math.

• If you like challenges, you should try this 3D puzzle game.

  If you like challenges, you should try this 3D puzzle game.

• I prefer a quiet puzzle game over exciting action games.

  I prefer a quiet puzzle game over exciting action games.

Common Mistakes

• ✗ I downloaded a new puzzles game yesterday.

  ✓ I downloaded a new puzzle game yesterday.

  When a noun is used to describe another noun, it acts like an adjective and is almost always singular. Use 'puzzle game', not 'puzzles game'.

• ✗ We sat at the table and completed a 1000-piece puzzle game.

  ✓ We sat at the table and completed a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle.

  A physical cardboard game that you assemble on a table is called a 'jigsaw puzzle' or just a 'puzzle'. The term 'puzzle game' usually refers to digital games or video games.

Related Expressions

Practice

• I need a new ___ to keep my mind active during the long flight.

  💡 A type of game that tests your brain and problem-solving skills.

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  puzzle game

• Candy Crush is a very popular mobile ___.

  💡 A two-word phrase for a game where you match patterns to win.

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  puzzle game