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Grab a Friend and Play on Your Apple TV
Gaming on the Apple TV doesn’t have to be a solitary experience. Even though only one Siri Remote can be used at a time, that hasn’t stopped developers from coming up with some awesome multiplayer experiences. Here is a list of fun games that a friend, or even the whole family, can join in on.
Strap on your boogie shoes and get ready to kick it in Just Dance Now. Your slick moves and dancing skills will earn you points while having a great time. With new hits added regularly and the chance to unlock your favorite songs, you can dance the night away without leaving the house.
Why we love it
For those who love to groove, Just Dance Now will have you moving and shaking. Follow the steps you see on the screen and do your best to keep up. It’s fun, entertaining, and perfect for getting toe-tappers off their seats.
For those who love to play silly games with friends.
Fibbage is a fun party game where players must come up with outrageous lies and try to convince others that it is the truth. The game is based on crazy real-life stories and events that have actually happened. If you manage to come up with the correct answer to a question in your lie, then you'll be awarded bonus points when people pick yours as the truth. It's fun and an addictive game to play at parties and gatherings.
Why we love it
Fibbage XL is a fun and hilarious party game where people can come up with outrageous lies that may actually end up being the truth. Can you tell lies apart from what really happened?
For those who enjoy Pictionary, and want a connected form on iOS.
SketchParty TV is an enjoyable family or party game where drawing is just as much fun as guessing. You can use different colors and brush sizes to make it as easy as possible for your teammates to guess. Hit the “got it” button when they answer correctly or the “pass” button to move onto the next word. Putting this game on Apple TV makes perfect sense for family gatherings or Saturday nights with friends.
Why we love it
If you love Pictionary-style challenges and party games, then you will like SketchParty TV. You do not have to be an artist and often times it’s more entertaining when someone cannot draw well at all. Just do your best and draw up a terrific time.
For those who like micromanagement games and want to enjoy them with others.
In Spaceteam, you and your friends are in charge of a spaceship racing against a star that's about to explode. To make matters worse, your ship is falling apart. You and your friends will shout instructions at each other to try saving the ship before you all die.
Why we love it
If you enjoy pushing buttons and watching flashing lights, this game is for you. Even better if you love shouting instructions and technobabble at your friends. This is a fast-paced roleplaying game that will challenge you to save your spaceship before it explodes, killing all aboard.
For those who like head to head action with simple controls.
Spin Sports provides a frenzied, multi-player game for Apple TV. Just tap to move your characters when they are facing the right way and see if your team can score. If you are looking for a fun party game with your friends, Spin Sports might be right up your alley.
Why we love it
- Like to play games alone
- Enjoy casual gameplay
For those who like to play simple but fun multi-player action games, Spin Sports provides a unique “spin.” Be prepared to hit that button when your character is in the right spot and enjoy a range of different characters to unlock. Take on your friends and score to win for some bragging rights.
For those who like to play fun and fast arcade games with friends.
Gaming on the Apple TV doesn’t have to be a solitary experience. In Peg Ballet, up to eight people can play using the companion iOS controller app. Gamers are tasked with collecting pegs as fast as possible. Along with a colorful world, the soundtrack is composed of all new music from Teen Daze.
Why we love it
Peg Ballet pretty much has it all for Apple TV users. Along with a simple and easy one-touch control scheme, the multiplayer feature and support for MFI controllers makes this game a winner.
For those who want to play ping pong with friends but don't have a table.
Thanks to arcade-style gameplay, you’ll be able to enjoy fast-paced action with automated game rules and quick reracking.
Why we love it
While Party Pong - On The Big Screen might not be as fun as the real thing, for obvious reasons, it does look like a fun way to try out the multitouch capabilities of the new Siri Remote. And you won’t wakeup with a headache the next morning, which is always a plus.
Now that you have an Apple TV and the Siri Remote, what better way to use it than to use it as a sword? In Happy Swordplay: Party Game, players can use the Siri Remote or their iPhone to go head-to-head against friends in the same room. Duel each other to find out who is better skilled in pretend sword fighting, or you can even just level up your own character's skills, face off against tough bosses, and collect a ton of whacky new weapons to use in duels. Are you up for the challenge? Be warned — this game may turn friendships into rivalries.
Why we love it
Happy Swordplay: Party Game makes your Apple TV feel like a Nintendo Wii since you're using your Siri Remote or iPhone to duel each other with virtual swords. It's fun, amusing, and provides great entertainment for your next get-together.
If you've ever seen or been a part of those trivia games in sports bars where players press a button on a handheld device to give their answer, that's what Trivia Night is. The only difference is, this game is played on your Apple TV, with you and your friends using your iOS devices to weigh in with the (hopefully) correct answer. It includes questions from such categories as General Knowledge, Literature, Film & TV, and Sports.
Why we love it
The graphics are simple but well conceived, keeping the focus on thinking about the right answer to the question. There are a wide variety of trivia topics to challenge you, with plenty of questions that will keep you coming back for more. The interaction between iOS devices and the Apple TV makes it a breeze to play with several people.