Mobile gaming has enjoyed a significant boost in popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic and previous non-gaming audiences are likely to keep playing. A May 2021 survey among adults in the United States found that 22 percent of female respondents played puzzle or breakout games, making it by far the most popular genre.
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