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Is it time for a new phone? How about paying for your next phone with your current phone?

You can do it with games that pay you to play.  So if you want fun games and apps that pay you to do what you probably do already every day, then this list is the place to start.

And yes, we know 2020 is still young but these are our favorite money-making games so far! Take advantage of being able to earn cash from multiple apps and try them all to see which ones you like best. There's nothing better than getting paid to have fun.

1. iPhone Players: 21 + Solitaire = Real 💰 and Serious Fun

Check out 21 Blitz, an extremely fun and fast-paced mobile card game. Play against real people at your skill level to compete for cash and prizes like tech, kitchen appliances, even a car!

It only takes 3 minutes to play. Make as many 21s as you can before the clock runs out or until you run out of moves. And for a limited time, you can get 2x points multiplier to get even more points!

Play for free against real people for prizes or switch over to cash games to win…well, cash! Currently, players are invited to play in a guaranteed $23,000 prize pool tournament. Plus, get up to $30 for each friend you refer. Cash tournaments not available in AZ, AR, CT, DE, LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, TN, IN but you can still win some amazing prizes!

2. Android Users Get Paid in Gift Cards In Exchange for Lock Screen Ads

With S'more you get paid every day you unlock your phone. It's even easier than it sounds, and since you can cash out with as little as $1 there's no waiting around for your rewards.

Just by using your lock screen, watching videos, shopping, and even trying out apps can earn you money. S'mores pays in gift cards so you can redeem for:

  • Amazon
  • Walmart
  • Target
  • CVS
  • GameStop
  • Domino's Pizza
  • Starbucks and more!

Just use your Android normally, and your earnings will apply daily.

3. iPhone Only: This Isn't Your Grandma's Bingo - Play Anywhere for Cash

Ditch the paper sheets and giant stamps in favor of Blackout Bingo , a fast-paced and competitive bingo game that you can play anywhere on your iPhone. And even against your friends virtually.

2 minutes. That's all you need per game where you play against another person around the world. Tap the numbers fast and correctly to get bonus boosts for more points!

Play for free on iPhone against real people for prizes or switch over to cash games to win…cash! Cash game winners can win up to $1,000 or more in mini-tournaments but aren't available in AZ, AR, CT, DE, LA, MT, SC, SD, and TN.

4. Android Users Can Make Easy Money Just Trying and Playing Games

There are so many new games coming out on the daily that it's hard to choose which to play, even if we're experiencing extra time at home.

My strategy? Only focus on the games that pay for my time.

You can do it with AppStation , an Android app that pays you to try out new games.

When you earn coins from trying new games, you can redeem for:

  • PayPal Cash
  • Amazon gift card
  • GameStop gift card
  • PlayStation Store gift card
  • Xbox Live gift card
  • And too much more to list

Nab a 4,444 coin welcome bonus too, which is basically around 50 cents in value. And if you don't like to wait, you can choose to payout as low as $1.

If your friends want to get it on the money action from afar, introduce them to AppStation on Google Play , where you'll get bonus coins and 25% of all their earnings. To make it a supportive group, your friends will also earn 25% of your earnings too!

5. Android Users Get Paid to Try New Games. Every Gamer's Dream.

Play games = make some money. All you need is Mistplay , an Android game platform where you can try new games to earn points redeemable for gift cards like Amazon, VISA, PlayStation Network, XBOX Live, and more.

In this Google Play app, all available free games are listed so just take your pick to try, especially high unit multiplier games! For example, the 4x unit multiplier games will earn you 8 times more units (and dollars) per level than the 0.5x unit multiplier games. Plus there are weekly contests and bonuses to earn even more.

You'll only get paid for playing games if Mistplay is running so be sure to always install games from the Mistplay app! New members get a BONUS 250 units just for signing up.

6. iPhone Users Can School Competitors in Solitaire and Ca$h In

Solitaire Cube  is like regular Solitaire, except you get to play for real cash.

The free iPhone game matches you with players of the same skill level, so all is fair. Even casual players like Amanda, a stay-at-home mom from IL, won a 55″ TV, $6,000, and more prizes.

Deposit as little as $2 to start playing for real money tournaments, and there are always bonus cash opportunities to get even more value.

Cash tournaments aren't available in AZ, AR, CT, DE, LA, ME, MT, SC, SD, TN, IN but you can still play Solitaire Cube for free for prizes!