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Mobile game

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What Is a Mobile Game?

A mobile game is a fun activity you can play on a mobile device. This means you can enjoy games on mobile phones or tablets. These games can be played with or without needing the internet.

A Very Old Game

One of the first games you could play on a phone was called Snake. It came on many Nokia phones in 1997. People all around the world loved playing it!

Easy to Get

Today, it is very easy to get games for your phone. You can find them in special places called app stores. This made it simple for everyone to download and play games. Now, mobile games are a big part of the video game industry.

Fun on Many Devices

Mobile games can run on many different devices. In the past, they used special systems. Now, most games are made for Apple's iOS and Google's Android. This means lots of people can play them!

Images

Someone enjoying a video game on a smartphone.
A classic Tetris game displayed on a TI-83 Plus graphing calculator.
A fan-made version of the game Portal running on a TI-84 calculator.

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