Amazon’s Alexa skill editors have selected their top ten Alexa skills for 2019. The judges’ criteria included factors such as customer reviews and ratings, engagement, creativity, and overall user experience.
Escape the Room
“You are trapped in a room. It’s up to you and only you to escape. Search your room, pick up items, and solve puzzles to find your way out.”
Are You Smarter than a 5th Grader?
“What’s the family quiz show that puts grown-ups to the test? It’s Nickelodeon’s All-New Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader skill on Alexa! We’re taking family game night to a whole new level! Team up or play solo to answer as many 1st through 5th-grade questions as you can! Think you’ll make the grade and pass our test? Play now to find out if you are smarter than a 5th grader!”
” The kids need something to do (or maybe you just need a break from the wonderful darlings). Look no further – this Alexa skill, Animal Workout, allows kids to become different animals while getting exercise. Alexa will offer up encouraging words as they go along to also boost motivation and confidence. This skill is great for rainy days and sunny days too!”
“Common Knowledge is a game that asks those practical, everyday questions everyone should know…. but do you? Hosted by Joey Fatone (The Masked Singer, N’Sync), this Game Show Network fan favorite is now available to play on your Alexa. “
“A meditation skill by Stop, Breathe & Think featuring over 70 guided meditations designed to reduce the stress and anxiety of daily life. Each day, the “Guided Meditations” skill offers a new meditation of the day that is between 1 and 9 minutes long. Over 70 different guided meditation, mindfulness and breathing exercises are included so each day you get a fresh meditation. “
“Guess the titles of your favorite songs from the past 60 years! Guess the correct title and artist for points. Challenge your friends and family in live competitions or compete head to head against music fans across the country! Master playlists from each decade.”
” Spotify is the best way to listen to music and podcasts, free with Alexa. Ask Alexa for any playlist, artist or album and listen for free. Ask Alexa for our curated playlists made for every genre, mood, and activity. Tune in to hundreds of personalized radio stations with favorite and up-and-coming artists. “
Star Wars: Choose Your Destiny
This Alexa skill is available through Amazon’s paid Free Time Unlimited program. “Now kids can access and enjoy a variety of Disney-themed Alexa experiences, including Star Wars: Choose Your Destiny. Kids can jump into awesome adventures with their favorite Star Wars characters, including Han, Chewie, Luke, Leia, Anakin, and Obi-Wan.”
” Explore TED’s vast library of inspiring talks and ideas worth spreading by world-renowned speakers and thought leaders from around the globe. You can play the latest TED talk, play random TED talks, or search for talks by topic or by speaker name. You can also play talks that are funny, inspiring, persuasive, courageous, or jaw-dropping. New TED talks are available every weekday and are always free to the world!”
” NPR’s beloved comedy news quiz show, Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me! presents the Wait Wait Quiz. This interactive game hosted by Peter Sagal and Bill Kurtis lets you answer fill-in-the-blank questions from this week’s news. Keep playing week to week for a chance to have your name mentioned on an episode of the show.”
