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Fun and Games Apps for The Family

Some people think that getting hooked to iPhone games can decrease your social skills, but this is far from true. These applications can actually turn an ordinary day into quality family time. There are fun and games in your iPhone that can improve family bonds.
Take a look at the following applications that offer fun and games for every member of the family:

Family Feud – This game takes its concept from one of the most loved family game shows in history. You can play anytime and anywhere as the “family’s” head. You will lead your “family” in answering survey questions.

With its multi-player mode, you can challenge anyone in your family to play head-to-head or just compete alone against your computer. You experience a true-to-show gaming scenario plus you can customize your avatar.

Family Games Fun
– This is a mini-package of fun and games for everyone. Enjoy the classics like Hangman, Connect 4, Battleships and so much more, all in just one app for $0.99. This comes in complete Retina Display for iPhone4. Aside from excellent animation and sounds, anyone in the family- up to 4 players- can play in the Tournament mode.

Charades – This is one of iPhone’s all-time family favorite apps for fun and games. With its version 2.0, the game lets the whole family enjoy with over 200 updated charades from the newest films, books, songs and even plays.  A category for TV Shows is also added. You can pass your phone around and let everyone act out and guess. Wikipedia links for each charade is also included to settle arguments over the game’s answers.

MONOPOLY
– A most loved board game, MONOPOLY for iPhone will surely help family members test and improve their management skills. The game features buying, selling and trading off popular properties and has 3 difficulty levels.

Aside from saving on-going games, MONOPOLY also allows you to customize game rules, number of gamers and even the environment of the game. You can play this with 2-3 family members at one time.

iPhone apps are not only for fun and games but also for strengthening teamwork and healthy competition in the family. Not only are the games above highly entertaining, they are inexpensive as well.

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