OUR FAVORITES
Get Dad Into Games
Your dad may be a pro at baking cupcakes, fixing electronics, and throwing a Frisbee, but maybe he’s not as well-versed in videogames. Time to change that! Introduce him to this collection of supremely fun, easy-to-play experiences that the two of you can tackle together. Who knows? You just might end up with a new gamer in the family.
Rack ’em up
‣ Pocket Run Pool is billiards-on-the-go with slick, simple controls: Just aim and swipe to knock balls around the table. Pockets have rotating score multipliers—sink the nine ball in a 10x pocket and add a sweet 90 points to your tally. Refine your strategy to run the table and get the highest score possible—then challenge Dad to top you.
Speaking volumes
‣ There’s no dialogue in Old Man’s Journey, but this evocative adventure has a lot to say about love, loss, and reconciliation. Swipe painterly landscapes to open pathways for an aging father as he travels from idyllic pastures to storm-lashed coastlines. Flashbacks slowly reveal the heartfelt story—an emotional odyssey that Dad (and you) won’t soon forget.
Buzz in to win
‣ Is Dad a know-it-all? Let him put his virtual money where his mouth is in Jeopardy! World Tour, a fast-paced adaptation of the beloved TV staple. Track each other’s leaderboard standings for some friendly trash-talking, or team up and tackle clues. We’ll take “Awesome Bonding Experiences” for $500, Alex.
Gridiron great
‣ With Retro Bowl, Dad can relive his glory days (real or daydreamed) in a delightful 8-bit football game that’s all about offense. Fire the rock to a receiver, hand off to a running back—touchdown! And thanks to years of parenting, Pops will be a natural at team-manager duties like making trades and boosting morale.
Building block party
‣ It’s been around for more than a decade, but the ever-evolving sandbox game Minecraft has lost none of its creative charm. Dad can run wild in his own world-size workshop, constructing houses out of blocks of wood, stone, or even gold. Play together to show him the ropes or team up on epic projects. A mountaintop castle with a lava moat? Sure, why not?
Fight for glory
‣ Dad might not know that MOBA stands for “multiplayer online battle arena,” but Brawl Stars’ delightful skirmishes will make him an instant fan. Form a team and wield crazy weapons and zany abilities as you fend off cartoony opponents in bite-size online matches.