Playing games on your mobile device can be quite an engaging experience that can keep you entertained for hours.
There are many situations in which there is no better company than a good game, such as waiting at the airport before your flight, while on a layover, or sitting on the bus or train during a long commute.
However, mobile gaming can end up isolating you. If you are an avid gamer but also want to keep your social life active, there is a practical way to enjoy your passion for playing while spending time with your friends.
Combine the best multiplayer games with the lightness and convenience of your iPad or iPhone, and you can share the fun with others.
We present you with some of the best multiplayer iOS games that allow you to enjoy a great gaming session with your friends.
Multiponk
This is a great game to break the ice at a party.
Multiponk, by Fingerlab, can be enjoyed with up to four players at a time (for iPad users or two players if you have an iPhone/iPod), and it is entertaining and straightforward.
You control a paddle with your finger, direct the ball towards your opponents to take them out of the game, and defeat the traps to achieve victory.
The graphics and responsiveness are what make this game addictive and quite fun. It is available for $2.99.
DrawRace2
Fans of speed will love this unique game created by RedLynx.
This new version of the successful DrawRace offers new features and tracks that make it even more enjoyable. A turbo button can give you a decisive advantage over your opponents.
To play, you draw the racing line to start your car and watch as it speeds through the track. The detailed car visuals, beautiful models, and impressive 3D tracks make this game a thrilling experience.
You can get it for $2.99, with multiple in-app purchase options to enhance the game.
Bloop – Tabletop Finger Frenzy
Bloop is straightforward to play, but that characteristic makes it a great gaming option to share with your friends.
All you need to do is to tap tiles on the screen that vanish fast and change color randomly.
The game becomes interesting when two or more players (up to four) battle to tap more tiles than their opponents as the squares continue disappearing and becoming smaller.
Be prepared for a frantic gaming experience that will bring out the competitive spirit of everyone involved. Get Bloop for $2.99.
Neuroshima Hex
This post-apocalyptic board game allows up to 4 players to control an army that fights for survival in a world devastated by war.
There are four factions to choose from, each with different backgrounds and strengths. It is a very entertaining option that will put your strategy skills to the test.
Neuroshima Hex is available from the App Store for $4.99, and there are also in-app purchases starting at $1.99.
Worms 3
The award-winning Worms 3 is still one of the most enjoyable multiplayer experiences.
You and your friends can take turns around the iPhone’s display to show your skills in worm battles.
You can create your team from a selection of worms (from Scientist to Soldier) that could bring you to victory according to their abilities.
Worms 3 offers a wide range of features that enhance the multiplayer option, including an AirPlay feature. It allows you to play on one device with a maximum of four players on the big screen by connecting to Apple TV.
You can download Worms 3 for $4.99.
Ticket to Ride
This fast and stunningly designed train game guarantees an incredible multiplayer experience.
You can use the pass-to-play option for up to five players and collect sets of cards that will allow you to claim routes on the map.
It is also possible to play against other users online whenever you want, and if you play your cards right, you can make it into the Hall of Fame.
Ticket to Ride doesn’t come cheap at $6.99, but its beautiful artwork and the great entertainment are well worth it.
There are additional maps available as in-app purchases from $0.99.
Pandemic: The Board Game
Instead of competing against each other, this game will require players to work as a team to succeed.
The scenario is a world ravaged by diseases, and your team’s mission is to cure them all before it’s too late.
Each team member counts with unique abilities, and you need to combine efforts to control the outbreaks and find cures to save humankind.
Pandemic is an excellent adaptation of the board game. It is well-designed, and even though it can be played solo, it is much more enjoyable when you collaborate with your friends.
Download it from Apple’s App Store for $6.99.
Drive on Moscow: War in the Snow
Drive on Moscow offers a remarkable gaming experience that takes you through a fantastic recreation of crucial battles of World War II.
This strategy game from Shenandoah Studio allows you to showcase your strategy abilities as you lead your troops in a campaign to capture or defend territory.
You must overcome massive distances and extreme weather conditions besides facing enemy troops.
Drive on Moscow offers turn-based gameplay and a top-rated design.
You can play against AI opponents, but playing against your friends or challenging other users online is more entertaining. It is available for $8.99.
Mirror’s Edge
Impressive visuals, interesting characters, and excellent quality overall are what you can expect from this exciting game from Electronic Arts.
Swipe and slide to control the action as you become Faith Connors, the heroine whose mission is to stop the evil that threatens to destroy society.
You must face combatants and move quickly through the obstacles using a split-screen interface.
You can play against your friends in two multiplayer modes. You can either win by being the fastest runner in Race Maps or defeat them with a strategy on a city hunt to unveil secrets in Rival Maps.
Mirrors Edge costs $9.99, considerably higher than other games, but the remarkable design and powerful gaming experience justify the cost.
Yahtzee
Family-friendly, competitive, and a bit of luck embody the classic game Yahtzee.
Players roll their dice to score points in several groups; the winner is whoever has the most points at the end of the rounds.
Yahtzee is available as single or multiplayer online on sites like Solitaired and has a highly responsive interface, allowing players to play on their mobile or desktop easily.
