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Your Sky box now has a gaming app – with Tetris, Crossy Road and more

YOUR Sky Q box now has a gaming app with 20 free titles to play.

A new update has added an app called PlayWorks, which lets you enjoy classic games.

There are some iconic inclusions on the list, like Tetris, Solitaire and Mah Jongg.

But Sky has also chucked in a few popular mobile hits too, including Doodle Jump and Crossy Road.

Sky says they're "perfect time-fillers" for when you're waiting for a TV show to start.

All of the games can be played using the standard Sky Q remote, so you don't need to link up a controller.

The app is only available for people with a Sky Q box.

That means if you're using an older set-up – like Sky+ HD – then you won't be able to access it.

To open the app, you can use a voice command on your remote.

All you need to say is "Open PlayWorks" while pressing the microphone button and the app will load up.

Alternatively, you can find it in the Sky Q 'Apps' section, where you access Netflix, Disney+, Spotify, YouTube and so on.

Sky says it will be adding additional apps to Sky Q in the "coming months".

Details are light, but Sky says you can expect apps themed around "fitness, music and learning".

Sky Q launched in 2016, replacing Sky+ and Sky+ HD.

It's the only Sky box that lets you watch TV shows and movies in 4K.

You can get Sky Q from £25 a month .

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