When you have a large family but not much to chat about, the holiday gatherings can quickly shift from joyful to awkward. Imagine sitting at Thanksgiving dinner—it’s delayed by a couple of hours, and you’ve exhausted your repertoire of small talk with that one uncle from out of town. You know, the one who might have cast a vote for the most controversial candidate. Sure, you could go back to doom-scrolling, but haven’t we all had more than enough of that lately? Fortunately, there’s a more entertaining use for your smartphone.
For those of us whose phone batteries outlast our social stamina, I’ve got some suggestions. These mobile games, highlighted by the folks at Kotaku, could just be the perfect solution for surviving the holiday lull without succumbing to utter boredom. So, dive in and explore some fun distractions that are definitely worth your time.