Four in a Row
Drop discs, block your opponent, and connect four. Play against a nearby friend or a robot.
Nearby games for iPhones
BluePlay
No accounts. No ads. No internet lobby. Just colorful nearby games for families, friends, and anyone who wants to play together at home, on an airplane, during road trips, or while waiting at a restaurant.
No ads
No accounts
No chat
Family Sharing
Play your way
Games for solo play and local multiplayer
Hangman
One player enters a secret word while the other guesses letters. Nearby devices keep both players in sync.
Tic Tac Toe
A fast classic with simple turns, clear results, and robot or nearby play.
31 and more
Some games support multiplayer tables up to four players. More games and multiplayer options will be added later.
Nearby Play
No accounts. No online lobby. Just nearby devices.
BluePlay automatically looks for other devices running the app nearby. It uses Apple's local networking technology, including peer-to-peer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth discovery, so players can connect while sitting together.
When one nearby friend is found, starting a game can connect directly. With multiple friends nearby, players can choose who to invite. During table games, connected friends can join the same game, with robots filling any open seats when needed.
For families
Buy once for the family
BluePlay supports Apple Family Sharing. When your family uses Purchase Sharing, one copy can be shared with family members so the game can be downloaded on multiple family devices without buying it again for each device.
Privacy & trust
Private, simple, and made for nearby play
No ads or accounts
BluePlay is designed as a paid game collection. Players do not need to create a profile, sign in, or join an online service to play nearby games.
No chat or public matchmaking
Nearby play is for people around you. BluePlay does not include in-app messaging or matchmaking with strangers.
Local discovery
BluePlay uses Apple's local networking features so nearby devices running the app can find each other. iOS may ask for Local Network permission for this feature.
On-device settings
Game settings, player names, avatars, and local stats may be stored on the device so BluePlay can remember preferences and match history.
Support
Support & FAQ
Need help? Contact BluePlay support through the support email listed on the App Store product page. Include the device model, iOS version, and what happened when both devices tried to connect.
Does every family member need to buy BluePlay?
No. BluePlay supports Apple Family Sharing. If your Apple family group uses Purchase Sharing, one purchase can be downloaded by family members on their own devices.
How do nearby devices find each other?
BluePlay uses Apple's local device discovery. Nearby iPhones running the app advertise and browse at the same time, then connect over local networking such as peer-to-peer Wi-Fi and Bluetooth discovery.
Do both devices need to be on the same Wi-Fi network?
No, not always. BluePlay works best when devices are nearby with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. The same Wi-Fi network can improve reliability, but nearby devices may also connect through Apple's peer-to-peer local networking.
Do we need internet, accounts, or a sign-in?
No. Nearby multiplayer is designed for devices in the same room and does not require a BluePlay account or online matchmaking.
Can we play while traveling or eating out?
Yes. BluePlay is made for nearby play in places like airplanes, road trips, restaurants, waiting rooms, meetups, and family visits. Keep the devices close together with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth turned on. If a location's network makes discovery unreliable, using the same Wi-Fi network can help.
Does BluePlay have ads, chat, or public matchmaking?
No. BluePlay is designed for nearby play with people around you. It does not include ads, in-app chat, or public matchmaking with strangers.
Why does iOS ask for Local Network permission?
iOS requires permission before apps can discover nearby devices on the local network. BluePlay needs this permission so nearby phones can see each other and start games together.
How many people can play together?
Several games are two-player today. Some games, including 31, support multiplayer tables up to four total players, with robot seats available where the game supports them.
What should I try if another device does not appear?
Open BluePlay on both devices, keep them nearby, confirm Local Network permission is enabled in iOS Settings, and make sure Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are turned on. If needed, put both devices on the same Wi-Fi network, then close and reopen the app on both devices.