You might be wondering what is so special about Flash games that has caused them to become such a popular phenomena. For starters, these games are available over the internet and can be played on a multitude of hardware including desktop computers, laptops, Smart Phones and other mobile devices. Video game consoles, which hold very little appeal to older generations are not required to play these games, all you have to have is a computer with internet access. That means that the internet interface has created an environment where older generations feel comfortable playing games.