# The Games Handbook — Screen-free play for parents

> Screen-free play for parents (iPhone/iPad app by Mark Taylor.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-games-handbook/id6790917046 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Mark Taylor](https://appshunter.io/developer/6790917048)
- Category: Education, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.0 · 255 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2026-08-11
- Data updated: 2026-09-15

## What is The Games Handbook?

The games we played, and the ones we never knew.

The Games Handbook is a pocket library of children's games from every corner of the world. No props, no devices, no setup. Just kids, voices and space.

Tell it your kids' age, how many there are, and whether you're inside or out. It hands you the perfect game in seconds, with clear rules so there are no arguments.

FIND A GAME IN SECONDS
Filter by age, number of kids, inside or outside, big space or small, day or night, calm or high-energy.

CLEAR RULES, FEWER FIGHTS
Every game has simple numbered rules plus a fairness tip that stops the classic arguments before they start.

GAMES FROM EVERYWHERE
British Bulldog from the UK. Kabaddi from India. Bullrush from New Zealand. Ampe from Ghana. The classics you grew up with and hundreds you never knew existed.

TRACK THE GOOD STUFF
Start the play timer, set a goal like 15 minutes, and get a cheerful chime and a notification when they make it, even with your phone locked. Add five more minutes when they beg (they will). Log who played and watch the screen-free minutes add up.

WORKS COMPLETELY OFFLINE
Every game, rule and illustration lives on your phone. Parks, planes, campsites: no internet needed.

MADE FOR GROWN-UPS WHO LOVE PLAY
Parents, grandparents, teachers, camp leaders and babysitters. The phone stays in your pocket. It's a tool for you, not another screen for them.

The classics are free forever. One small one-time unlock opens all 236 games. No subscription. No ads. No tracking. Ever.

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Games | $4.99 | one-time |


## Is The Games Handbook safe?

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## Is The Games Handbook legit?

The Games Handbook has limited verification signals. The AppsHunter Legitimacy Score for The Games Handbook is 58 out of 100 points across 7 verification signals from App Store and developer data.


## Version history (last 2 releases)

### 1.0.1 — 2026-08-12

Small fixes and polish.

### 1.0 — 2026-08-11

No release notes.

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## Related topics

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