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With summer already underway, there’s no better time for getting together with friends, which is also perfect for playing a few multiplayer games on your iPhone or iPad!  Thinking of multiplayer games often leads to shooters or racing games, but they don’t really fit in with a relaxed summer picnic, so we’ve selected five games which make perfect companions when lazily hanging out with friends.

Scrabble.

The classic board game is available for both the iPhone and the iPad, however if you and your friends all own iPhones (or iPod Touches) and have an iPad between you, then the smaller displays become your own personal letter tray!  It’s a great way to play and ensures you won’t lose any letter counters if you’re out and about.  Scrabble for the iPhone costs $2.99/£1.99, while the HD iPad version costs $9.99/£8.99, and the Tile Rack app is yours for free.

Foosball HD.

Another classic game which has been enjoyed with friends for many years!  It can be played on your own, however the game comes into its own when it’s one-on-one or even two-on-two!  The 3D graphics look good and the app has recently been tweaked to take advantage of the iPad 2’s superior graphical ability.  $2.99/£1.99.

Sketch n’ Guess.

There may not be an official Pictionary app available, but there are plenty of alternatives!  This is just one, and works entirely offline making it perfect for use outdoors if you don’t have a 3G connection.  The pen-and-paper graphical style really suits the game and drawings can even be saved to your Photo Gallery.  $1.99/£1.49.

MultiPong.

A cross between classic Pong and a pinball machine, with added multiplayer modes for up to four players!  The app is universal for the iPhone and iPad (except the iPhone version only supports up to two players), has Game Center support, Retina Display graphics and plenty of customization options.  $2.99/£1.99.

Uno.

Who doesn’t enjoy Uno?  This card game is ideal for whiling away a quiet afternoon, and Gameloft’s conversion is a good one, making great use of the iPhone and iPad’s multi-touch screen.  Both versions are the same price at the moment too, so if you like the idea of Uno without the actual cards, now is the time to grab it!  $0.99/£0.69.

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Deadlock has just been released in the US App Store and if you are into online multiplayer shooter games you really should check this one out. Deadlock is a dual-stick shooter game designed for online play with up to eight other players via Game Center.

Features: Gorgeous 3d GraphicsUp to 8 player online multiplayer action.Over 30 weapons including assault rifles, sub machine guns, grenades and more.Robust loadout system including multiple weapon attachments, and armor.3 Gameplay modes at launch including Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch and Capture & Hold30 ranks to earn with rewards for each rank you earn.Asynchronous Online Tournaments – automatically be entered into new tournaments running every day and every week to win unlock points which can be used to unlock new weapons and items.Gamecenter integration for tournaments and achievements, character stat tracking.Character synchronization between multiple devices (iPad/iPhone/iPod Touch)5 Maps at launch with more on the way!The game is free to play for a limited time, we don’t know how or if that will change in the future; so if you want to try it, do it now. There are also in-app purchases to unlock game features. These are optional and can be unlocked through game achievements anyway.

The game is a universal binary so compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. We have the game trailer after the break, take a look if you are still unsure what it is all about. I think it looks extremely fast but a lot of fun!

[Free – iTunes link]

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