With the release of smartphones worldwide in the early 2000s, people from around the globe have been introduced to the prominence and convenience of digital entertainment. Worldwide shows and movies with the touch of a screen. Instant messaging through social media apps such as Snapchat and TikTok. With entertainment at its peak in 2023, one such app has been on the rise in its massive popularity. It’s not a streaming platform, and it’s not exactly social media, either. It’s a mobile app known as GamePigeon.
GamePigeon is a mobile minigame app created for Apple’s iOS systems by independent developer Vitalii Zlotski. It was specifically made for Apple’s Messages app and could only be accessed through Messages, but it can now be enjoyed by Android users. It features many iconic party games that can be played among friends of up to a maximum of four people. There is no set time the game has to be completed, so you can open it anytime and play casually. Some games GamePigeon features include: “8 Ball” (a game of classic pool), “Cup Pong” (a game where players bounce ping-pong balls to cups on the other end of a table), and Darts. GamePigeon’s initial release was on September 13, 2016. Six months after its release, GamePigeon ranked #1 in the Top Free Category of the Apple App Store. As of November 2023, the average ratings of GamePigeon are about four stars among two hundred thousand users. GamePigeon has now grown into a massively popular mini-gaming app enjoyed by many. The reason behind GamePigeon’s success could be its easy accessibility. Students with access to their phones can hop on GamePigeon wherever they are. Back-and-forth paced gameplay between friends has also affected its growth. However, GamePigeon can also affect users in a negative way- through competition. Though the games featured are meant to be played casually, competition between players can get fierce.
Overall, GamePigeon is a simple and fun way to pass the time. It’s possible that, in the near future, with Christmas break on the horizon, GamePigeon’s great games will continue to be enjoyed by players everywhere.