How to tell whether a game supports your phone

A game may open on a phone yet still have controls designed for a keyboard. Check for visible touch buttons and whether the full playing area fits the screen.

Test one move first

Before investing in a long round, try the basic movement or selection. If a control sits under the browser bar, rotate the phone and try landscape mode. Zooming the whole page can misalign taps in some players.

Know when to switch devices

Games with several simultaneous keys often feel more comfortable on desktop. Point-and-click puzzles can feel better on a phone. Choose the device that lets you see the important information and perform each action reliably.

Put it into practice

Choose a game that matches this topic from the category directory. Read its controls before starting, try one round, then decide what you would change on the next attempt. The game image above comes from HTMLGames.com; it illustrates this topic and the game itself is hosted by that provider.