5 Apps That Give You Multiple Games in One

As a result, many found new ways to interact with others, with turning online gaming –– something the BBC cited as a "social lifeline" in pandemic times.

Sometimes coordinating an online gaming session can't be that easy though. Schedules might not match, friends may not all like the same games, and there can always be connection issues. For this reason people tend to enjoy having some good solo-play options too. And while most popular mobile games of this nature are one-offs, there's another option that's particularly intriguing these days, when we're all in need of things to do: multi-game apps.

There aren't too many of them out there, but the following mobile apps give you access to multiple games in one, making it that much easier to stay entertained.

1. Pinball Arcade

Back in the 1980s, people didn't have smartphones or in most cases even game consoles. In order to play a game, you had to go to an arcade. And even these early game centers were not always filled with screens showing pixelated animations controlled by joysticks; there was a time when pinball machines in fact ruled the arcades.

The Pinball Arcade app helps you to immerse yourself in the world of old pinball machines. The graphics and sounds are surprisingly realistic and provide an atmosphere similar to what you would have encountered inside an old arcade. But the best part is that the developers have recreated real, licensed pinball machines like Theater of Magic and Medieval Madness with incredible detail.

2. Board Game Arena

Board gamers have had an odd time throughout the pandemic. On the one hand it's been hard to get together with groups to play; on the other, many have worked out how to play over video chats as a much-needed social outlet. But then of course, there's the app route as well.

A couple years ago, a team of developers started Board Game Arena to capture a collection of popular boards games on one platform. And in actuality it does more than that, also enabling fans to play popular games like Azul and Carcassonne that don't necessarily fall under the umbrella of traditional classics. All in all there are more than 330 games available, making for a thoroughly entertaining and seemingly endless app.

3. Governor of Poker 3

Don't let the title trick you into thinking this is a simple, barebones poker game. Governor of Poker 3 helps players to learn and improve their abilities in both poker and blackjack, all by completing multiple missions in a sort of story mode; along the way, it also provides some side fun in the form of digital slot machines.

The game has some interesting mechanics that set it apart from other poker apps, like a map that is progressively unlocked as you win at new, more challenging tables. You can also earn different badges as well as cosmetic items that help give your avatar a unique look. But for those looking for multi-game apps, it's the selection of different card and casino games that counts.

4. Gala Casino

If you enjoy poker and blackjack, chances are you would enjoy playing other classic casino games. This would normally require you to install dozens of apps, but this changed since the release of the Gala Casino app.

While Gala Casino is best known as an online gaming platform, its app also provides access to a massive range of casino games. Players can access dozens of slots from official brands like Monopoly and The Walking Dead. They can also participate in games of roulette directed by a live dealer, and even play a first-person perspective version of Baccarat.

5. Roblox

When Minecraft came out, nobody could think of a game that could combine creativity and multiplayer interactions in a more successful manner. But then Roblox arrived, offering those with a bit of an interest in programming to create their own games.

To say that the formula was a success is an understatement. In 2021, Roblox reached 43.2 million daily active users, many of which dedicate hours to creating games, making this application one of the most extensive libraries of games in one app. With these numbers, it's almost impossible not to find at least a couple of games you will enjoy.

The impressive processing capacity of smartphones has led to the creation of versatile apps capable of recreating a wide assortment of experiences. After reading this introduction, we hope you give some of these games a try and find one that can offer you hours of entertainment. And if you enjoyed this article, please return soon to Tips Make, to find more exciting news about games, technology, and security.