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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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[โ€“] cmeio@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

If its your thing try kearning a language on Duolingo or something like that

The Lahey link made me laugh way to hard, I've been sick as fuck the last 2 days and I'm laying on the couch watching trailer Park boys with a decent buzz so it's fitting.

[โ€“] sanpedropeddler@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I highly recommend emulating games on your phone. Some of them aren't great without a controller but its worth a shot.

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[โ€“] LOLjoeWTF@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

It's a damn shame that you can't go to a pharmacy in the airport, tell this tale, and get some xanex to zonk out and time travel to your destination.

[โ€“] Rentlar@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

Have a 2 hour phone chat (with spouse?)

Buy a note book and write a diary to remind yourself of everything that has happened in the last year.

[โ€“] Chapo_is_Red@hexbear.net 1 points 1 year ago

The latest update isn't available on mobile, but if you like reading Suzerain is really good game

[โ€“] shinysquirrel@lemmy.ml 1 points 1 year ago

You could try Plants vs Zombies 2 or it's other mods they are really great

[โ€“] Tetra@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago

It's not gonna last you 20 hours, but last I checked the official Sonic 1, 2 and CD ports are all free on mobile (and they're really good).

Even though you say you suck at sleeping on the go, maybe the airport you are at has one of those sleep pods.

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[โ€“] cabbagee@sopuli.xyz 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Go exploring. Walk the airport and go to other wings if it's a large airport. You might be able to find a luggage locker so you can walk without carrying anything.

In the same line, there are a lot of games that gamify walking. One. Two. The goal here is to exhaust your body a bit better for the 13 hr flight.

Learn something. A new language, maybe. A skill. Learn braille and go around the airport decoding the braille signs.

Do an airport scavenger hunt. Can you find yarn and maybe practice finger knitting? Maybe a deck of cards and learn some card tricks?

Talk to people. Honestly I'm an introvert so I rarely do this but it can be fun.

[โ€“] Rooty@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

Minetest + Mineclone2 - Minetest is an engine for block mining games, while Mineclone tries to recreate old school Minecraft as close as possible.

[โ€“] letsgo@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

Learn Factorio.

Oh wait, you said 20, not 2000. Never mind.

[โ€“] Fizz@lemmy.nz 1 points 1 year ago

Old school runescape mobile

[โ€“] someguy3@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

Airports usually have all kinds of distractions. Gym, arcade, shops to browse, bookstore or at least a magazine rack, pod to nap (easier than on a plane).

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[โ€“] Zerlyna@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

A good audiobook will kill some hours.

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