iPad

OK, I'll admit it -- until I downloaded Mahjongg Artifacts 2: HD, I'd never played a Mahjongg tile game. Strolling around Chinatown in San Francisco, I've been tempted to pick up a real (non-virtual) set of Mahjongg tiles, but figured it would be too complicated. Or boring.

If you're a parent and you rushed out and bought an iPad in the last few weeks, chances are you've already downloaded some apps for your kids to play. You may even be familiar with the "hidden object" games for the iPhone/iTouch -- there's quite a few of these "Where's Waldo" -style games in the app store. It's pretty straightforward: spot the hidden objects and solve puzzles and mysteries in lushly illustrated scenes.