GamePigeon in IOS

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Walkthrough, Guilds, Tips on this special game

Our Site Score

89/100

GamePigeon is an absolute staple for anyone with an iPhone. Being able to launch a game of 8-Ball Pool or Anagrams directly from an iMessage chat feels incredibly seamless. It’s the perfect way to stay connected with friends and family when you don't necessarily have a lot to talk about but still want to interact.

The variety of games is genuinely impressive. Whether you want a quick game of Tic-Tac-Toe or a prolonged match of Sea Battle (Battleship), the app has something for everyone. The physics in the pool game are surprisingly solid for a mini-game extension. It's totally free, unobtrusive, and highly entertaining.

Reviewed on: Fri Feb 09 2024
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Dinsun Review

Dinsun here. GamePigeon is less of a 'game' and more of a communication feature at this point. I've probably played more 8-Ball pool on this than I have in actual pool halls. The genius is the integration; you don't even have to leave the Messages app. Most of the games are basic, but the physics in the Pool and Darts segments are surprisingly competent for what it is. It's the perfect 'non-gamer' game. It loses points because the quality varies wildly between the 20+ games, and it's obviously useless if your friends don't use iPhones.

Overall Stats

Pros & Cons

  • Perfect iMessage integration
  • Huge variety of games in one app
  • Great for casual social interaction
  • Only works within iMessage (iOS only)
  • Some games are much weaker than others
  • Frequent 'waiting for opponent' lulls

Technical Report

Performance: Very stable, though it can occasionally glitch if both users aren't on the same version of iOS.

Accessibility:
  • Turn-Based (No Time Pressure)
  • Simple Visuals

Audience Fit

Buy if: You have friends with iPhones and want a fun way to stay in touch.

Skip if: You want deep single-player experiences or don't use iMessage.

Similar Games:
  • Plato
  • Hago
  • iMessage Chess

Reviewer Context

  • Reviewer: Dinsun, 40-year-old conservative gamer
  • Hardware: iPhone 15 Pro
  • Playtime: 100 hours
  • Status: Played all available games

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 2.2.6Mon Sep 16 2024

Bug fixes



Requires iOS 10.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone 5S, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6S, iPhone 6S Plus, iPhone SE (1st generation), iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone XR, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone 17, iPhone Air, iPhone 17e, iPad Air, iPad Air Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (9.7‑inch), iPad Pro (9.7‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (5th generation), iPad (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5‑inch), iPad Pro (10.5‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation), iPad (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch), iPad Pro (11‑inch) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (5th generation), iPad mini (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation), iPad (7th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (2nd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th generation), iPad Air (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (8th generation), iPad (8th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation), iPad Pro (11-inch) (3rd generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation), iPad Pro (12.9-inch) (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th generation), iPad mini (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th generation), iPad (9th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation), iPad Pro (11‑inch) (4th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation), iPad Pro (12.9‑inch) (6th generation) Wi‑Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2), iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M2), iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4), iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4), iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro), iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16), iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3), iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3), iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M5), iPad Pro 11-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M5), iPad Pro 13-inch (M5) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M4), iPad Air 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M4), iPad Air 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, and iPod touch.

Have fun with your friends and family by playing this collection of excellent multiplayer games via iMessage!

GamePigeon features following games:

~ 8-Ball

~ Mini Golf

~ Basketball

~ Cup Pong

~ Archery

~ Darts

~ Tanks

~ Sea Battle

~ Anagrams

~ Mancala

~ Knockout

~ Shuffleboard

~ Chess

~ Checkers

~ Four in a Row

~ Gomoku

~ Reversi

~ 20 Questions

~ Dots and Boxes

~ 9-Ball

~ Word Hunt

~ Word Bites

~ Filler

~ Crazy 8!

More games are coming soon!

Attributions:

Basketball Basket - by Scopia Visual Interfaces Systems, s.l. (http://www.scopia.es) and Eteks (http://sweethome3d.com), licensed under CC BY 4.0


Ratings & Reviews

4 out of 5 with 230354 Counts
Age Rating 13+

Screenshots

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GamePigeon brings the fun of multiplayer games directly to your iMessage conversations. Challenge your friends to a variety of engaging games without ever leaving your chat. From classic arcade-style challenges like 8-Ball Pool to strategic word games like Word Hunt, GamePigeon offers a diverse selection to suit every taste. It's the perfect way to pass the time, settle friendly debates, or just have a laugh with your contacts. Simple to use and incredibly addictive.

Features

1

Play head-to-head games directly within iMessage

2

Huge variety of games including Pool, Sea Battle, and Word Hunt

3

Turn-based, asynchronous gameplay

4

Regularly updated game selection

Tips

Promotion Videos

GamePigeon | Game Review - YouTube

Related Videos

Recommended Links

Official GamePigeon Site

Information about game updates and avatar customization.

Official

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Gameplays

Q&A

Download it from the App Store. It will then appear in your iMessage app drawer at the bottom of your text conversations.

No, GamePigeon relies exclusively on Apple's iMessage platform, so both users must have iOS devices.

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