The 10 Best Free Games For The BlackBerry

Say what you will about the current mobile craze, it's not fading away anytime soon. With folks waiting eagerly for the newest iWhatever, the more commonly known smartphone - the BlackBerry - still has the potential to keep millions entertained. And it can be done for no money down. So don't pay to play when there is plenty of fun to be had for nothing at all. We proudly present our top ten free BlackBerry games. Hope you enjoy.

A true classic in every sense of the word, this "bat-and-ball" game has a cult following of professional players all over the world. Using the BlackBerry's track-wheel, gamers must destroy a wall of bricks by deflecting a bouncing ball with a paddle. While that may appeal to your inner S&M fetish, the game's addictive nature has resulted in dozens of forums, support groups and even a Brick Breaker Addiction Facebook page. Thankfully, there's no need to hide your love of this game from your spouse or girlfriend.

Think about how much you love Tetris and Concentration, combine the two, throw in some precise timing requirements, add elements of space travel and voila: you have Space Lines. This remake of an old Russian brain challenger should do well to stimulate your mind while you wait for that stimulus bill to pay dividends. If you're looking to test your thinking, this is just the strategy game to do so.

While it's not quite the NES version we all know and love, Zelda is beloved no matter how it's played. The same principles apply: You are responsible for rescuing the princess and finding all the Triforce Shards while simultaneously fighting your way through a kingdom. Although our favorite sword-wielding green man may be a legend in Shigeru Miyamoto's world, this free game can be quite the burden to port onto your Blackberry, and may not be for the faint of heart.

In all honesty, Tiny would make for a better sword-toting companion than Link (and easier to install on your phone). In Tiny Ninja, gamers are tasked with the duty to help the would-be ninja to pass his "Chuunin, Jounin, and Kage" level tests. Though the learning curve progressively becomes more challenging, Tiny learns what it takes to become a master, without making your dollars disappear.

Guess Lil' Wayne isn't the only one who is into a game of ten-pin. 3D PBA Bowling 2 — Lite brings superior graphics without charging you the cost of a GameFly subscription. Players can choose to play either a single game or a tournament-style competition with a second bowler. It's more than just a simple point-and-click game, and is surely a must-play for any BlackBerry-toting fan of the lanes.

RimMario is a free game that is a clone of the original NES version of Super Mario Brothers. How cool is that? This venerable classic is strangely addictive on the BlackBerry, and millions should be familiar with the plot by now. The scroll wheel or trackpad moves Mario and Luigi left and right; clicking either/or makes the Mario brothers jump up and down. Now, while this game may be easy to get the hang of, it's the price tag of free-99 that makes Super Mario Bros. flyer than a super-feather.

We chose Vegas Pool Shark Lite not only because we're lifelong fans of Sin City, but because we know you all are bonafide hustlers. This game is a suitable free-time waster, with a bonus of getting your Fast Eddie Felson on in a Vegas pool hall. With the help of your trackpad or scroll-wheel, you can line up your shot and make your high school physics teacher proud! Be sure to watch out for those Vincent Lauria's out there!

Our current economic and job woes aside, Taxi is a title that appeals to the inner blue-collar worker inside all of us. As a cabbie, it is your duty to race around the city and deliver pedestrians to the next checkpoint. If you happen to be like most people who take public transportation, then you'll enjoy the game's more vicious feature: squishing the aforementioned pedestrian. There are seven different taxi cabs available and plenty of free missions to complete, so keep the meter running.

If you're into that "educational-yet-fun" sort of thing like we are, then Word Mole is right up your a-l-l-e-y. The game, which is pretty much Scrabble meets Whack-a-Mole, showed itself beautifully when it debuted for the BlackBerry Bold 4.6 OS. After you find yourself playing for a week, you'll be pushing the challenge to master creating words and harvesting the vegetables for extra points each season. Sadly enough, Word Mole's only drawback is its seemingly limited dictionary. Maybe we can convince them to hire E-40 for the game's next version?

Not only is Pac-Man one of the best games to have on your BlackBerry, but it's also one of the greatest games in video game history! Can you honestly name a person alive who can resist getting addicted to playing this game? If so, they're either a robot-like individual, or at least very strange. The BlackBerry version is just like every other version you've come to know, which speaks to just how faithfully and effectively it will put a smile on your face. Plus, it can be downloaded for free via the BlackBerry App World facility on your browser, so it won't take a chomp out of your wallet!