Top 3 iPhone Gaming Apps for 2019

Mobile gaming has shifted into high gear over the past few years. Gamers are no longer stuck playing endless rounds of solitaire or Tetris (blip!). They can battle it out in Dragon Ball Legends, collect rare Pokemon candy or rack up kills in Apex Legends. And, that's all during their morning or evening rush hour commute.

With immersive games, intriguing adventures and awesome graphics, here are a few of the top mobile games for iPhones in 2019.

1. 888Poker

A tense poker game might have you taking a personal day. However, this poker app is so addicting you won't want to miss a single hand. 888Poker provides gamblers with one of the best interactive poker apps. Download the game and load your account with money. You'll find that 888Poker matches your initial deposit by up to $1,000. Start in practice mode to warm up and then switch to real-money play when you're ready to face the serious gamblers.

Over 10 million players have downloaded 888Poker and the company, publicly traded on the LSE, won the Socially Responsible Operator of the Year award a few times. They were also voted EGR Best Poker Operator award for a few years in a row. Games include Omaha Hi-Lo, Texas Hold'em, Omaha Hold 'Em, BLAST, SNAP, and other cool games. Charge your phone while you're at it or carry a backup battery. The tournaments can be intense as you bet, bluff and win.

2. Grindstone

Tired of crushing candy but enjoy puzzle games? Check out Grindstone for a sword-slashing, monstrous adventure.

The story line behind Grindstone is that you're a savage barbarian who must slay your way through a slew of monsters successfully. Boards have goals like take part in combat and slash 50 monsters in matching colors to earn prizes. The mini-boss game lets you come up with different routes to slay monsters and make your way to an exit. Can't find a route? Take out your cleaver and slash everything in sight (done!). Ideally, you might find a few diagonal routes that let you slay several monsters at one time. A lot of guts and glory involved in this monster mayhem.

Similar to Candy Crush Saga, Grindstone is a match-three puzzle game designed by Capy Games. Match three or more for a colorful rainbow gem. By "colorful", we mean cartoonish bloodshed. Once you do, you'll open up more challenges and bonuses. Look for ways to collect tools to increase your arsenal. You've got monsters to slay!

3. The Machines

What's a morning traffic jam without a few transforming machines? The Machines is the next level of gaming as you need your camera to navigate through this war zone wasteland in augmented reality (AR). The 3D space lets you command your champions. Come up with smart strategies to help them overcome opposing troops on the battlefield.

As one of the first competitive AR games where you can battle friends, this is a directive game that requires a lot of physical movement to get through the various levels. Flexibility with your phone can help you win matches and unlock heroes. Once you defeat your enemies, it's onto another round of game play or work (if your stop comes up first).

Whether you're interested in a new adventure, a slasher match or a high-stakes hand, you'll find that these iPhone games don't disappoint. Try them out and enjoy your morning or evening commute in style. You sure won't get bored with this lineup!