It’s been a while since I’ve shared my tee for tea exploits, but everyone in my general vicinity has become somewhat addicted to a particular flash game with an incredibly simple premise. Check it out here. I know there’s a lot of Stick Cricket purists out there, but I’ve begun to think this simply hits it for six. The reason for this is, to put it quite simply, it’s the most addictive flash game I’ve ever played - and that’s a lot of flash games! Anyone remember Smack the Penguin or the Green Helicopter? Well I’m convinced this will turn your world into a black hole. I once played it so much that I couldn’t sleep at night. All I could think of was the haunting wavering batsman at the stumps, flailing at the build up of balls as they bounce down the wicket.

Since then I’ve seen brighter times, and I’ve weened myself off it a little (apart from the odd lunch play). Recently I smashed the record, posting a whopping 522. However, Dave, as per usual, had other ideas. Instead of going home, he stayed in the office until late yesterday in an effort to defeat the high score. Well, he absolutely smashed it, posting a whopping 805 in the process. That’s nearly a full two minutes at the crease! This afternoon I achieved the dizzy heights of 755, so it was a little gutting to see the regular Howzat! just short of Dave’s triumph. I reckon I’ll beat it soon though. Watch this space!

Unbeatable?