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When it comes to games, what you will like very much varies from user to user. Although the BlackBerry Passport is portrayed to be a business device and of course it serves that purpose beautifully, you'll also be pleased to hear that gaming is also great on that whopping square display.

Although I don't tend to spend an awful lot of time playing games (apart from reviewing them) there are certain ones that I like to have on my BlackBerry for when times of boredom set in - such as in the doctor's office or on a train journey.

So for you folk that are picking up the new BlackBerry Passport I thought I would put together a quick list of 10 of my favorites that work perfectly on the Passport.

We've featured them all before since BlackBerry 10 hit the scene so if you want to see them in action you can click the links to check out the original posts of which many contain a video.

And as you can see from the screenshots below they look pretty sweet on the Passports square screen.

Nevermaze

The concept with NeverMaze is very straight forward - the app will auto generate a maze and you need to maneuver the orange icon to the purple one. The graphics are pretty basic but the colors complement each other well and although I'm not super excited about this one myself it is a little addictive.

The game play is smooth and although lacking any background music (which may have been nice) the game may also be a great one for the kids. The developer states that there are billions of mazes available so you will more than likely never see the same one twice which is a nice touch.

More information/Download NeverMaze for BlackBerry 10

BrickBreaker Bold

BrickBreaker - an old classic got a revamp for BlackBerry 10 and what a beauty it is. With the BlackBerry Passport there are two control options. Option one is to just touch your character and drag him in the direction you wish him to go. And because of the hardware keyboard in place on these devices you can also use this. Just hit up the 'Q' and "P' keys for left and right. On the intermediate level though you have to use the keyboard controls - a wee bit harder.

More information/Download BrickBreaker Bold for BlackBerry 10

Ten Pin Shuffle

There are normally a ton of bowling style games on any mobile platform. 10 Pin Shuffle is the best I have ever used and I've been around the block. The game is a perfect example of how great gaming is on BlackBerry 10. It brings us stunning smooth graphics and even some pretty realistic sound effects. If you want a great game then this one is worth a look for sure.

But you don't just get one game with 10 Pin Shuffle - there are three within the game and I'd urge you to check it out.

More information/Download 10 Pin Shuffle Bowling for BlackBerry 10

Chain Dots

Chain Dots is a beautiful, simple, puzzle style game which will be perfect for when you have a minute to kill. I say a minute as that's how long each game takes.

Once you start Chain Dots you are presented with a grid of colored dots and its just a case of drawing a line between adjoining ones that are of the same color. This can be done in any direction and in reality there are no limits in terms of how many dots you may get in the chain. The longer the chain - the more points you earn and its all about how high you can score in 60 seconds.

More information/Download Chain Dots for BlackBerry 10

Stick Tennis

There's a whole load of different tournaments to choose from with Stick Tennis and initially you will be given a short tutorial of how the controls work. They are really simple though - serving is achieved by tapping the screen and then a second tap to hit the ball. After that, returning shots is all about swiping. You can swipe in any direction - the only downside here is that when performing an upwards swipe you need to get used to not swiping the phones bezel or it will minimize the app back into its Active Frame.

With decent graphics are VERY realistic sound effects Stick Tennis is a gem. Go and have a go yourself. I bet you will agree with me.

More information/Download Stick Tennis for BlackBerry 10

Kiwi Wonder

Kiwi Wonder is a simple concept - where your kiwi soars from left to right collecting coins and bonus items - but avoiding other birds, which will kill you.

Controlling your Kiwi is achieved just by tapping the display to make him go up, and then releasing, where gravity will pull him down.

The graphics with Kiwi Wonder are absolutely stunning, as is the background music which has a kind of Hawaiian style to it. From start until finish the game is a real joy to play. Give it a go and see what you think?

More information/Download Kiwi Wonder for BlackBerry 10

Twist Pilot

With Twist Pilot you control Phil who is a red.........thing. Phil likes to collect the gold rings but what he doesn't like is bumping into the walls in the game or the nasty spiders. In fact he makes a rather comical noise when that happens. Where things get interesting and puzzle like is that due to Phil being a funny shape he can't fit through all the gaps - unless you wait for him to rotate. He is constantly spinning you see and when you come to a tight hole you will need to ease Phil through when he is at his thinnest point.

More information/Download Twist Pilot for BlackBerry 10

Run in Crowd

First to hit the BlackBerry PlayBook the premise of Run in Crowd is actually quite straightforward - run and jump. When you start the level you and a few other gamers are in the same position, but that quickly changes as you are forced to run as the world gets faster and faster. You will want to keep an eye out for obstacles and large voids in the games world. The longer you run, the higher your score as well as the bigger bragging rights when you see yourself as the number one on the worldwide leader boards.

More information/Download Run in Crowd for BlackBerry 10

Fly Cargo

Fly Cargo is another game that was first out on the PlayBook. The aim of the game is to fly your helicopter around the screen picking up cargo and delivering it its destination point. Sounds simple - it isn't! Things are slightly different on the Passport due to the screen dimensions but it still plays beautifully.

There is both a free version and a paid one if you get addicted - which you probably will! I LOVE this game.

More information/Download Fly Cargo (free) for BlackBerry 10

Saving Yello

Saving Yello gives us everything thing we want from a game. Superb graphics, great sound, fantastic game play and even a cute little character that you control. The aim of the game is to get Yello (who is a goldfish) into his fish bowl. This is achieved by using a kind of catapult style movement, much the same as we have seen with the likes of Angry Birds.

Once you touch Yello you move your finger left and right to select the direction and then move back and forth to choose the power level of the shot. Release your finger and off he goes - simple. However, things get a little more tricky after the first level.

More information/Download Saving Yello for BlackBerry 10

Game Over

That's my top ten that I chose to download to my Passport for when I'm in a gaming mood. There are a couple I wanted to include but after loading them up they just don't work properly and clearly need updating to accommodate the Passport. In the meantime there's still a huge selection to choose from.

Happy gaming.

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My top 10 game selection for the BlackBerry Passport

87 Comments
Joey Vajda

Great list! Im going to definitely hit up a couple of those, not much of a game player, but the brickbreaker looks good, i played the beta! I guess its outta that stage, Run in Crowds a classic, I loved that game before!

LeroyP09

Would love to get a Passport but BlackBerry and Us carriers don't care anymore to still take care of the few loyal customers that are still here. Z30STA100-3/10.3.0.1154

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TranceRomance

Great list!! All the games reviewed are top shelf games!

Swiped via CB10 with my T-Mobile USA (Only T-Mo rep still pushing  )  Z30 (STA100-5), son! The Thor's Hammer of phones! Member of "Club Z30 "..... the most exclusive club in mobile. Once you go BlackBerry, everything else is wack-berry! #longestsignatureever

LeoXup

I ve already finished babar on other platform. It's a really great game.

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Elite1

Is Dungeon Hunter 4 by Gameloft available for Passport? If so I highly recommend it.

(And I also apologize to your family for the hours you'll spend on it. )

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

Elite1

Fieldrunners 2 would be right up there for my all-time favourite games on BB10.

If the Anomaly games are available for Passport, I bet they look amazing on that screen!

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

Searchy

What if BlackBerry had marketed the device for Instagramming? The square screen would be absolutely perfect.

Carbon Fiber Z10 w/Leather Holster

playbookdrew

I haven't used instagram in probably a year and I have iOS and Android devices as well as BB10. Just saying you can't market something that isn't available and a knock if isn't going to help them.

deadcowboy

Needs an update. Seeing past the borders and into areas of the game world that are meant to be cropped out.

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Grafic111

What I would like to know is does the passport play the games which are not compatible with the Q10?

Posted from my SuperHuman Q10

Elite1

No blanket answer. In some cases yes, others no.

You can check out the BB World webstore from your PC and see all compatible devices for any game.

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

jh07

10 Pin Shuffle is a fantastic game. Great sound and graphics. Can't say enough how great it is to play on my Playbook.
I would like someone who has it on the Playbook and Passport to compare it.
Long live the Playbook!!!

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Fistmaster

Not that fugly case again on the passport. Really guys? Do feel so great and cool by that?

Get Blazes cool leather OEM Case. And drop that ugly thing. It ruins the design entirely.

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deadcowboy

The OEM plastic case improves the feel of the Passport imo. Even gotten complimented on how great, smart, and thin the case is.

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Mikey_NNG

"Although I don't tend to spend an awful lot of time playing games (apart from reviewing them)"

Uh, So basically you review games you don't really play. I see.

Posted via CB10 on Blackberry Q5

GSM-S

Here's my game recommendation list:
2048 (Free)
Alien Hive (Free)
Alpha Zero (currently Free)
Angry Birds series (Free and Paid)
Anomaly Korea (Paid) [RTS. Great]
Asphalt 7: Heat (Free)
Autumn Dynasty (Paid) [RTS. Great]
Blue Overdrive (Free)
Bejeweled 2 (Free)
Cave boy escape (Free)
Call of Dead: Duty Trigger 14 (Free)
Chess-wise (Free) [swipe down settings]
Dead Space (Paid)
Doodle jump (Paid)
Dragon Hunter 4 (Free)
Eufloria HD (Free) [RTS. Great]
Flappy Herbie (Free) [flappy bird clone]
Fruit Slash (Free)
Jetpack Joyride (Free) [Great. Previously available on BlackBerry World. Now available on Amazon]
Galaga Special Edition (Paid)
Glass blast (Free)
Kiwi Wonder (Free) [Great]
Little 3 Kingdoms (Free)
Mass Effect: Infiltrator (Paid)
Mace (Paid)
Magic Realms (Free)
Mine Sweeper (Free) [Good]
Modern Combat 4 (Paid)
Muffin Knight (Paid)
NBA Jam (Paid)
N.O.V.A. 3 (Paid)
PewPew (Free)
Plants vs Zombies (Paid)
Purity (Free and Paid)
Run in Crowd (Free)
Space Tap (Paid)
Sector Strike (Free) [great]
Shark Dash (Paid) [got by promotion. I rather go for angry birds, but it is an okay game]
Skuriken Ninja War (Free And Paid)
Sporos (Free) [great]
Spy Words (Free)
Stick Tennis (Free)
Sudoku Unlimited (Free)
Temple Run (Free and paid)
Texas hold'em Poker Online (Free)
Total Conquest (Free) [clash of clans type]
Tower Creeper (Free)
Tiny Bird (Free And Paid)
TunnelX (Free) [it's good]
World Hero (Free)
World of Goo (Paid) [gotten by promotion]

Happy gaming. ^.^

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Elite1

It's Dungeon Hunter 4, not Dragon Hunter 4.
Very common mixup for some reason!

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GSM-S

Thanks for the correction. :)

Since there is no edit button, I will use this comment to complete the games list. :D

Badland (Paid)
Castle Warriors (Paid) [RTS. Good. It is like bubble army for BlackBerry OS 6]
Dark Nebula HD (Paid)
Shadow Gun (Paid)
Super Hexagon (Paid)

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Elite1

There's an Edit button for Blog Comments on the full site.

From CB10, go back once to actual article, then tap the 3 dots to open the overflow menu. Select Open in Browser. Scroll down to your comment and tap somewhere on it to expose the Edit option.

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unleash the Z

Here are my free games that I have on my passport that work

Run in the crowd
Candy Crush
Piano Tile
Uno Friends
Doodle Jump
Glazer Deluxe
Rock Hero
Sonia Dash
Angry Birds
Angry Birds Go
Angry Birds Rio
Angry Birds Star Wars
Control Tower
Flappy Herby Sega
Zombie Bird
Hill Climb Racing
3D Real Racing
Kiwi Wonder
Alpha Zero
Tunnel X
The Battle of Cloud Haven
GT Racing 2
Riptide GP 2
Plants vs Zombies
Flappy Bird
Boom Beach
Racing Rivals
Temple Run
Subway Surfers
Words with Friends
Manuganu
Manuganu 2

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jiyadali

The games available on blackberry world is like we are on 2000,
Check out games available on ios & android, then talking about brick games,
Where's the application millions uses instagram,snapchat,google maps,youtube,tango,viber,tumblr,google+,FB messenger, google drive,chrome,wordpress,line & millions of other apps, games, I am talking about native apps not available on bb world, android apps works like old Symbian nokia phone on BB10,

Blackberry never gona take over market unless they create all apps available on ios,android, no matter whatever great phone they make,

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Elite1

BlackBerry wouldn't be making those apps for BB10, just like Apple didn't make them for iOS. Their devs need to want to make native BB10 versions.

Let the devs of your favourite apps know you want a native BB10 version.

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

BBZ10wannabe

Does the the best game ever made work well? I.e. The Bard's Tale?

Curious to know if Scrabble also works as I have these on my Z30

And how about Where's my "water" "Perry" and other Disney titles?

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Elite1

I think someone mentioned above that the native BB10 versions of Disney games don't have Passport listed as a compatible device yet. I wonder if anyone Device-Switched them over...?

And of course there's the Android versions. IIRC Where's My Water 2 is free, so you could try that.

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jiyadali

So why dont dev make thos apps for BB10, because BB10 users are few & they dont get worth of it? So that means we will only get thos apps available on ios & android atleast bb10 have their 40% users, thats never gona happen and in 4years BB10 will die just like there losing market since 2013

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Elite1

It has to be gradual. There are thousands of devs out there that each make their own choices. "Devs" aren't a collective group and won't make a collective decision; but if BB10 can continue a positive trend and increase platform users steadily, then bit by bit more devs will make a decision to develop BB10 apps and/or at least port their Android app officially into BlackBerry World as a starting point.

Why obsess over it? If you think they'll be gone in four years, you can still use BB10 now. Most users won't be on the same device four years from now. Every bit helps.
If not the doom & gloom becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

Person421

Why are some of the games (like Kiwi Password) free? Their website shows all but two of their game products are free! All that work for nothing?

dani sea

These could all run on snapdragon 400! Where are the graphic intense game, if they are any XD

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qwerty4ever

And here I thought I read John Chen state the BlackBerry Passport is aimed at enterprise and professional users. So why would this demographic want games on the smartphone? Considering the majority of the 200 000 inventory were sold to consumers excuse me for being confused.

Elite1

How about you just worry about what you like and let others do the same.

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

ShadowRaine

Fun game to check out in the Amazon App Store is Rope n Fly 4. Gets you wondering how Spiderman does it!

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macberry33

Funny to see a business phone having recommendations of just games. So there is not any other app to recommend so far?

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Elite1

Apps & games are typically exclusive of each other. Recommending some games doesn't mean there aren't recommended apps too. If you're not interested in games, then don't read articles about games.

If you want to see more articles on apps, tweet @CrackBerry and ask for them. That doesn't mean there has to be less articles on games though. It can be an "also" rather than an "instead of."

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

Publisher1963

I think 'games' and 'Passport' are kinda at conflict. Surely, the Passport is typically a productivity phone for business professionals - and how high a priority is phone-gaming for them?

Indeed, if (as has been documented) BlackBerry is a brand aimed at / seen as for professionals, rather than a fun/toy device, then I think developers need to be putting their efforts into making productivity type apps for the BB10 OS?

That would certainly raise my interest, and make me more 'active' in spending on built-for BlackBerry apps.

Posted via CB10... on my Z30 10.2.1

Elite1

For the most part devs of apps and games are mutually exclusive. Of course there are exceptions, but that's the minority. So independent devs deciding to make apps for BB10 doesn't mean less apps for BB10.

Plus the usage cases for smartphones isn't what it was 5 years ago. Plenty of professionals enjoy games on their mobile devices nowadays. If you don't that's your prerogative, but no need to assume your wants & needs exactly mirror others'.

Thinking people only need this or that was one of the key factors in BBRY's previous fall from grace.

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

Playbook007

It just shows the Passport can do more than just work. Thanks for the list guys. Also thanks to that guy who let me know BB10 is dead in 4 years from now! That was important information!

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Simon Bland

That blokes been saying BlackBerry dead in 4 years for the past 4 years!! Pmsl!! Plank!!

Blandy, Z10 10.3.0.1418

fxiddy

No offence but the new brickbreaker bold on touchscreen is complete crap and nothing like on bbos7. Graphics and ui totally different. You can't have a proper brickbreaker experience unless you have the track pad.

Will be interesting to see how they implement it on the classic

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Elite1

I haven't tried it again since it supposedly had a bug update a few weeks back, but I was similarly disappointed with it when it first released into BB World.

I disagree with you on the trackpad point though. I think it's very possible to have a great BrickBreaker type game without one. This just ain't it.

Posted from my Z30 via CB10

Oneshortsleeve

Friday: "BLACKBERRIES are TOOLS, not TOYS!" "It is for people who like to get things DONE!"

Monday: Here are 10 of my favorite games.

mlepage

Great to see NeverMaze mentioned, thanks everyone! We put a lot of work into that game, it generates random mazes using a variety of custom algorithms, and it also varies the difficulty level automatically (so it's easier for kids/toddlers or more challenging if you wish).

Also I have a few free games: The Battle of Cloud Haven (run around killing monsters) and Alpha Memory (basically, alphabet memory for kids).

I'm just planning my next game now, a 2.5D action game, I'm hoping to make it free for the basic version and one-time-paid-unlock for all the goodies (including multiplayer).

You can follow my twitter to keep on top of development. @marc_lepage