When you’ve got a large family and not much in the way of conversation, holiday gatherings can quickly take a turn from cheerful to challenging. So, what do you do when Thanksgiving dinner is running two hours late, and you’ve exhausted all possible small talk with that uncle visiting from out of town — the one whose voting history you’d rather not ponder? You’ve probably already done your fair share of doom-scrolling this month, but there’s a better way to use your trusty smartphone to pass the time.
For those whose phone batteries outlast their social stamina, I’ve put together a list of mobile games that Kotaku recommends, perfect for diving into when boredom starts to creep in during the holiday hustle and bustle.