Virtual Game Night
Social distancing doesn’t mean we can’t be social. In the age of the internet, we’re never far away from our friends and family. Gather your group on a phone call, FaceTime, Google Hangout, Skype, Discord, or any platform you prefer (if you want to hear each other talk) and enjoy an online game night. Here is a list of games to get you started:
Skribbl
Skribbl (skribbl.io) is a free multiplayer drawing and guessing game where players earn points based on the correct answer. Although you can join a public game, users can also create a private room with up to twelve players. Creating a private room allows the host to customize words, the amount of drawing time, and the number of rounds. The player with the most points at the final round wins.
UNO
UNO With Friends (uno.robinko.eu) is a free game with multiple game play options. Including two to four players, a host can create a private, password- secured room and set some rules. Only people with the password can join the game. Players could also join ongoing UNO games in the lobbies.
Playing Cards
Playing Cards (playingcards.io) has a plethora of free games that synchronizes all movements made from every player: 500, Backgammon, Checkers, Crazy Eights, Cribbage, Escoba, Euchre, Go Fish, Hearts, Match Up, Joking Hazard™, and any other standard 52 card deck game. It’s easy to create a room and share the code with your group. The room code can be shared with any number of people, but the number of players varies per game.
Paper Games
Paper Games (papergames.io) appeals to people of all ages. Focusing on games played with pen and paper, this consists of Tic Tac Toe, Connect 4, Gomoku, and Battleship. Users can find random online opponents around the world, play with friends, or create a private tournament.
Escape Room
There are a lot of different versions of online escape rooms. Some are created with Google Forms and shared for free; while users can work together to find the answers, each player must input their own answers to continue. Others -- like Puzzle Break (puzzlebreakli.com) or Enchambered (enchambered.com)— offer a more virtual and immersive experience. Prices and the amount of players vary per platform. This may also require booking a time slot in advance.
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