Slacking off isn't easy, especially on days when the boss occasionally floats by from behind 😭. But it's okay, us workers have our own sources of joy. Recently, I secretly discovered a hidden gem of a mini-game called 'Airplane Battle: National Thunder,' and it's truly the kind of fun you can't stop playing once you start. The best part is, you don't need to grind or spend money—it's a zero-cost way to relieve stress!
Let's talk about this game first. It's the classic airplane shooting gameplay: you fly a small plane, weaving through a colorful rain of bullets, and unleash attacks on swarms of aliens. The controls are ridiculously simple—just dodge left, right, up, and down, then fire like crazy, and that's it. You don't need to think at all, nor study any complex skill combos. For workers who have exhausted their brainpower from daily office life, it's truly a refreshing experience 🌊.
I used to play those particularly grind-heavy mobile games, where you had to log in and complete tasks constantly, just like going to work, and playing was even more exhausting than working. Later, I realized that what we workers need is the kind of fun where you can start a game anytime, accept winning or losing, and quit whenever you want 😌. 'Quanmín Leidian' perfectly meets this need. Each round doesn't take long, so you can play during lunch breaks or quick trips to the bathroom (you know what I mean). Winning is just a lighthearted pleasure, losing doesn't bother you, and anyway, it's all about moving your fingers and temporarily forgetting your worries.
My own feeling is that the sensation of dense bullets and tall enemy planes exploding on the screen can really offset the resentment accumulated from work during the day. Sometimes when I feel frustrated by the client or project plans, I just escape to those aliens in the simulator on the screen and imagine I'm shooting them away with bullets to get rid of my worries, and instantly my mood lifts a bit haha 😂.
Moreover, it still retains a lot of that retro arcade feel. When the sound effects play, it feels like I'm back in the days of putting coins into machines at the arcade as a child. Happiness was so simple back then, and now it seems even more so 😭. When the boss isn't around, secretly taking it out for a go, this is probably a little bit of adult rebellion.
If you are also looking for a kind of mini-game that is not tiring, easy and fun, and can be put down at any time, you really should try this '全民雷电' (National Thunder). Workers don't lie to other workers; break time is not for wasting on complicated operations. We are suited for these little adventures where happiness comes simply and directly 🛸.
That's all for today's share of slacking off; I need to get ready to finish work and continue working. May we all be able to steal a bit of the joy of blue skies and white clouds during a busy day 😉.