Straight Talk About Free Games
Short guides for players and parents. How free games make money, how to avoid ads and purchases, and how the games we love actually work.
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Where can you play games without ads?
Free games without ads do exist. Here is how to find them, why so many free games are packed with ads, and the paid options that skip ads entirely.
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What is an idle game?
An idle game keeps making progress even when you stop playing. Here is how idle and clicker games work, why they are so easy to pick up, and what to watch out for.
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What is a match 3 game?
A match 3 game is a puzzle where you swap pieces to line up three or more of the same kind. Here are the rules, the history, and tips to score bigger.
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How to find games without in app purchases
In app purchases are how many free games make money. Here is how to spot them before you download, how to block them on a phone, and where to find games with none.
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How to block ads in games
You can cut down ads in games with airplane mode, a browser ad blocker, a remove ads upgrade or by switching to ad free games. Here is what works and what to expect.