What's a decent iOS game to play with the family at Thanksgiving that doesn't require a bunch of setup or fancy controllers?

Headbands is alright. It's a charades type game. Gets the job done for family gatherings, but the tutorial is useless.

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Look, I needed something to keep the family from arguing about politics over Thanksgiving dinner. Headbands: Charades Party Game, that's what it's called, seemed simple enough. It's basically charades on your phone. You pick a category, hold the phone to your forehead, and everyone else shouts clues. If you guess right, you tilt the phone down; wrong, tilt it up. Simple. The tutorial is useless, no BS, but you'll figure it out after a round or two. It's not exactly built like a brick house, but it's survived three clumsy teenagers already. Battery life seems okay so far, didn't drain too much during our game. Rain doesn't stop it, since we were inside, thankfully. Gets the job done, even with gravy-covered fingers.

Key Features

Simple tilt controls work even with clumsy hands.
Tons of categories to keep things interesting.
Keeps the family from arguing, actually rugged enough for a rowdy crowd.

"Great fun for the whole family! Easy to play and laugh along with."

— 5★ User Review
IOSUpdated: 7/9/2025
Headbands: Charades Party Game icon

Headbands: Charades Party Game

by David Kadlcek

4.6
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Screenshots

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Category

Card Games

Platform

ios