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My 13 hour flight just got delayed 7 hours, I'm stuck at my second airport, and I dont think I'm gonna make it. I have some movies and audio books on my phone, but really only anticipated having to burn the flight time via napping and some media, not 7 hours leading up to it, and I'm pretty sure I'm gonna mentally burn out on passive media.

  • I have media on my phone - movies, shows and audio books, but I can only do about 2-3 hours at a stretch before I burn out on those things.
  • I have wifi and power both on the ground and on the plane, although I'm sure the connection once we get going isn't going to be performance enough for online games.
  • I have a phone and headset but didn't bring a laptop because it was just extra bulk I didn't think I'd need. I don't have a switch or steam deck or anything neat.
  • I have access to the airport lounge, so drinks are free, and I get free drinks on the plane. I don't want to get wasted or have to pee constantly, so my plan is to jim lahey it.
  • I'm intrigued by mobile games, but every one I've tried has felt too gimmicky with gambling or freemium BS mechanics. Also tried started valley but it never got me hooked either. I have an android and will buy games if they're worth it.
  • I'm open to any other ideas that could somehow mentally (or physically while on the ground) stimulate me.
  • I'm a dude in my 30s with a family and kids, but I'm currently traveling solo.
  • I've already killed 2 hours on a plane and 2 more on the ground (my planned connection time) doing nothing, I was saving my media trying to avoid burning out on shit before I get on the plane.
  • I suck at sleeping when on the go.
  • I'm on my 3rd mimosa and bored as fuck.

Help.

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[–] spauldo@lemmy.ml 11 points 2 years ago (4 children)

Go outside and sit with the smokers.

Smokers talk. Everyone's equal in the smoke pit. You can meet some really interesting people that way.

A few hours of secondhand smoke won't kill you. Otherwise humanity would have gone extinct in the 70s.

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[–] regalia@literature.cafe 11 points 2 years ago

Do lots of drugs

[–] JackiesFridge@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years ago

If you enjoy adrenaline & frustration, Super Hexagon is one of those thumb-twitchy games that gives you the "just one more" impulse when you die. Unpossible is another.

[–] DBT@artemis.camp 11 points 2 years ago (2 children)

I’ve bookmarked all the game suggestions in this thread myself, but haven’t tried any of them yet other than Sudoku. I have the Sudoku.com app.

Badland is a good time-killing game. Having headphones and playing with sound adds to the experience. Not sure if I paid for that one or not.

Minesweeper is a classic one that I don’t think requires internet connection.

Slither.io requires internet but is also a decent time killer.

Airline Commander is one that I’ve downloaded but haven’t tried yet. Airplane simulator that looks interesting.

This is just going through my Games folder on my Home Screen and thinking of which ones I’d play in your situation.

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[–] Wilzax@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Download a textbook on a topic you're interested in and read it, see how much you can learn by the time you land

[–] Hillock@kbin.social 10 points 2 years ago

Depending on the airport/country you are stuck in, you can take a trip to the nearby city. I was once stuck in Singapore Airport for 13 hours and just took a day trip to Singapore. It's a bit risky in your scenario because they might move your flight forward but depending on the circumstances of the delay it might be fine.

Almost all airports have a spa or some kind of wellness offers. Would be a great time to try it out. Maybe you discover something new you like, worst case scenario you wasted 1-2 hours. In general look up entertainment offers at the airport. Most have at least an internet cafe that would allow you to play "proper" games since mobile games aren't yours.

[–] Maoo@hexbear.net 10 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Read Das Kapital Volume I by Karl Marx

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[–] arefx@lemmy.ml 10 points 2 years ago

Talk to people? Does the airplane have a bar? Even if you don't drink there's probably people there willing to have some conversations.

[–] machin_shin@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago

Baba is You. It is one of the best puzzle games ever made, and available on mobile.

[–] WhoRoger@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago

Last time I was stuck, I downloaded the Lemuroid emulator and went on to explore retro games. Phantasy Star IV was quite rad.

[–] root@aussie.zone 9 points 2 years ago (2 children)
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[–] Hadriscus@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago

This is the perfect moment to write a short story

[–] fushuan@lemm.ee 9 points 2 years ago

Put an alarm and sleep.

[–] teawrecks@sopuli.xyz 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Is starting a conversation with someone an option?

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[–] crowbar@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago

I probably sound very traditional but… talk to someone? Make some friends? Call someone?

[–] Charly@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Read webtoons!

[–] majormoron@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Fuck, I could use 20 hours where there's nothing that could guilt me into feeling I could be spending my time better than gaming. Go find a nice comfy couch somewhere and just veg man, enjoy your freedom from responsibility for 20 hours. Won't happen often.

[–] KingGordon@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

Buy a fat book.

[–] Valmond@lemmy.mindoki.com 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Learn Chess!

Lifelong pain at a mediocre level guaranteed!

Super neat game though.

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[–] wtypstanaccount04@hexbear.net 8 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

You appear to still have about 6 hours left, so go mess around on the travelators, those are always fun.

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[–] Astrealix@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

If you could get a rubix cube or something at the airport, (which seems plausible) could be a lot of time spent on learning how to do it if you download instructions beforehand.

[–] Ertebolle@kbin.social 7 points 2 years ago

This - a lot of people don't know this, but the beginner method for solving Rubik's cubes is pretty straightforward algorithm that anyone can memorize; competitive speed cubers use a much more complicated one, but even with the beginner method, with enough practice you can get your times down to under a minute.

[–] niels@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

It won't kill the full 20 hours, but 2 great mobile games that I like without the gambling bullshit: Vampire Survivors and Siralim Ultimate. The first one is free, so just try it. The second one is a monster training RPG where you can make sick combos and synergies.

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[–] Wrewlf@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Learn chess

[–] voluntaryexilecat@lemmy.dbzer0.com 7 points 2 years ago (1 children)

In case you get stuck again and need more games:

  • DevilutionX (free, open source, needs gamedata) lets you play Diablo1 on Android, very good time killer (you might need to fetch the gamedata somewhere)
  • Out There: Omega (paid but one time purchase) is a relaxed starship roguelite
  • Battle For Wesnoth (free, open source) fantasy style tactical game
  • Jagged Alliance 2 Stracciatella (free, open source, needs gamedata) - Jagged Alliance 2 on Android, tactical RPG, great timekiller like classic UFO or the old Fallout games.

Notable mentions: WorldOfGoo, Human Resource Machine

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