Hobbies And Interests
Salon Games
Salon games can provide challenging entertainment. Games like Sally's Salon stretches the imagination as girls try to satisfy the endless stream of customers to the shop. As customers line up at the door, the player must wash hair, dry hair, make coffee and take out the trash. Customers don't like to be kept waiting, so the game is fast paced and lots of fun. After each level is completed, the player is rewarded with a cash prize that can be spent on salon upgrades. The object of the game is to keep the customers happy and to build a successful business. The faster the player meets the needs of her customers, the higher her score. The game play in Sally's Salon focuses on achievement rather than being just another dress up game. Hair Spa is another salon game for a girl that requires the player to use a variety of salon tools to style hair for their customers. The object of the game is to satisfy customers as efficiently as possible to score points and earn money.
Sims Games
Many mobile simulation games are created specifically for girls. MySims is different from the traditional community simulation games. In MySims, the player not only interacts with the characters, but also must perform favors and tasks when asked to do so. This simulation game is a combination simulation and adventure game. Girls who enjoy adventure games will have a good time wandering around the town helping the citizens complete tasks to earn points that can be used to upgrade buildings and add elements to the town. Simulation games require that girls remember the preferences of the various characters in the game and to anticipate their needs. A simulation game with a different twist is Castaway. Girls will enjoy trying to figure out how to survive after being stranded on an island. The player must find shelter, food and water. Games like Castaway have an element of surprise because every action has consequences.
Cooking Games
Mobile cooking games for girls can be simple fast food games where the player must serve burgers to customers as fast as possible to more elaborate games like Cooking Mama. Cooking Mama is a game that requires the player to learn the ingredients for 15 different recipes. The player must select and correctly combine the ingredients to prepare dishes as they are ordered by customers. While trying to prepare the meals, the player must contend with customers and a "mama" who stands over the onscreen character providing instruction. Get Cookin' is a mobile game for girls that is a little less challenging, but no less entertaining. Players must complete a number of tasks like matching kitchen tools, mixing drinks and cooking a dish. The player's character is a chef who receives a score after each task is completed. The higher the rating the player receives, the more money the chef is paid. Levels are time, and coordination is everything when playing games like Get Cookin'.