15 perfect games for your workshop coffee breaks
Coffee breaks at the workshop are sacred. But let’s face it, sometimes you’re running in circles between the coffee machine and your cell phone. Why not spice up these moments with games that boost your brain, lighten the mood and make you forget your fatigue? According to a study by the Université de Montréal, playing for a few minutes a day improves concentration and reduces stress. Whether you’re a fan of strategy, action or reflection, there are the perfect games to turn your break into a real moment of pleasure.
Coffee breaks at the workshop are sacred. But let's face it, sometimes you're running in circles between the coffee machine and your cell phone.
Why not spice up these moments with games that boost your brain, lighten the mood and make you forget your fatigue?
According to a study by the Université de Montréal, playing for a few minutes a day improves concentration and reduces stress.
Whether you're a fan of strategy, action or reflection, there are the perfect games to turn your break into a real moment of pleasure.
Here are 15 must-try games, alone or with your colleagues, for coffee breaks that really feel good!
1. Forge of Empires: build your empire between sips
Want to feel like a boss during your break? With Forge of Empires, you can develop your city, manage your resources and compete against other players.
This strategy game has attracted over 60 million players worldwide. Perfect for stimulating your tactical mind in just a few minutes, with no pressure.
Ideal for guys who like to see their empire grow, even between two coffees!
2. Iron Order 1919: robot warfare on your station wagon
For those who love history revisited, Iron Order 1919 plunges you into an alternative First World War, with giant robots and military strategies.
This real-time war game is perfect for decompressing while keeping the adrenaline flowing.
The fast-paced gameplay adapts to the length of your break, and you can resume your progress at every break
3. Conflict of Nations: express global strategy
If you dream of world domination, Conflict of Nations is for you. This military strategy game puts you in command of a modern nation.
You make crucial decisions in just a few clicks, perfect for an efficient break.
Over 2 million players battle it out every day, so get ready to defend your territory in between bites of muffin!
4. 8 Ball Pool: billiards in your pocket
There's nothing like a game of virtual billiards to relax. 8 Ball Pool is the most popular billiards game on mobile, with over 500 million downloads.
Games are fast-paced and ideal for a coffee break. Challenge your colleagues or strangers from all over the world and improve your skills, without the risk of spilling your coffee on the table!
5. Among Us: workshop detective
Want to have a laugh with your colleagues? Among Us turns your break into a hilarious investigation. Play as an impostor or a teammate and try to unmask the traitors.
This game exploded during the pandemic, with over 500 million active players in 2020. Perfect for building team spirit... or stirring up trouble on the shop floor!
6. Clash Royale: duel express
Clash Royale is the art of the fast-paced duel. In three minutes, you face off against an opponent in a battle of cards and strategy. Over 100 million players battle it out every month.
Ideal for those who love competition and want a shot of adrenalin before getting back to work. Beware, it can get addictive!
7. Sudoku: boost your logic
Sudoku is the timeless classic for exercising your brain. A grid, some numbers, and off you go for a few minutes of intense thinking.
According to a British study, solving Sudoku regularly improves memory and concentration.
Perfect for those who want a no-holds-barred mental challenge between two tasks in the workshop
8. Wordle: one word a day, no more
Wordle is the most popular word game on the web. One word to guess each day, in a maximum of six tries. Simple, fast and addictive, it attracts millions of players every morning.
Perfect for waking up your brain and challenging your colleagues. Who will find the word of the day first?
9. Mini Metro: become an urban planner in 5 minutes
Mini Metro invites you to build the perfect subway system. The games are short, but require thought and anticipation. This game has won several awards for its minimalist, addictive gameplay.
Ideal for those who like to organize, optimize and watch their creation evolve, even during a short break
10. GeoGuessr: travel without leaving the workshop
With GeoGuessr, you can explore the world using Google Street View. The aim? Guess where you are on the planet. It's fun, educational and the perfect way to escape for a few minutes.
Over 30 million players have already tried it. Perfect for the curious and geography buffs who want to travel without moving from their chair
11. Hearthstone: cards and strategy
Hearthstone is Blizzard's strategic card game. Quick games let you test your decks and your thinking in just a few minutes.
With over 100 million registered players, you'll always find an opponent to face during your break. Ideal for those who love magic, combos and competition.
12. QuizUp: challenge your colleagues
QuizUp is the multiplayer quiz game that makes everyone agree. Choose a theme, take on your colleagues or players from all over the world, and show who's got the best general knowledge.
Games last less than 5 minutes, perfect for a quick, fun break. Over 50 million downloads worldwide
13. Crossy Road: cross without getting run over
Crossy Road is the arcade game that gets you hooked in two seconds. The goal? Get your character as far across the road as possible without getting run over.
Games are ultra-short, ideal for a quick break. With over 200 million downloads, it's the perfect game to have a laugh and challenge your colleagues to see who can go the furthest
14. Paper.io: conquering the field
Paper.io lets you conquer as much territory as possible by drawing lines. Simple, fast and ultra-competitive, this game attracts millions of players.
Games last just a few minutes, perfect for a dynamic coffee break. Challenge your colleagues and see who'll be king of the field in the workshop!
15. Forge of Empires (again!): the chef's revenge
Do you really want to take a break? Come back to Forge of Empires to continue building your empire. Statistics show that regular players progress 30% faster.
Take advantage of every break to advance, surprise your colleagues and become the undisputed boss of the workshop, even after coffee!