When it comes to technology, simpler is always better. Especially when downloading apps. Candy Crush, Temple Run and now Four Photos One Word. Teenagers are the biggest game app downloaders of mindlessly addicting games, and Four Photos One Word doesn’t disappoint.

After downloading the free app from the App Store and answering a few questions, the app is ready to be played. The game starts with a series of four photos showing up on the screen. Underneath the photos are a series of jumbled letters. The object of the game is to see how the four photos relate to each other and then find a word that is in the scrambled letters that matches the commonalities of the photos. Also, coins can be used to pay for hints such as displaying one letter in the puzzle or taking away some letters that aren’t in the puzzle. The difficulty of the photos differ depending on your level. The game is simple enough to be addicting and fun, but challenging enough to keep players interested and driven to win.

 Four Photos One Word has gone viral. According to the App Store, it has over 100 million players using 8 different languages. The App has gotten so popular that there are other apps and websites dedicated to cheating the game. Also, according to Business Insider Four Photos One Word is number 12 on the list of most popular apps of 2013.

 Although the app is very popular, there are some drawbacks to the game. First, it’s addicting. This is the type of game that will start as a five minute break and turn into a 2 hour foray. The second drawback are the constant pop up ads that come up, unless you buy the 1.99 upgrade.

Four Photos One Word is an app that will not only engage, but satisfy the teenage yearning for mindless gaming. The game will stimulate your mind while teaching your critical thinking skills in a way that is subtle.