Hey friends!
I’m Tasia and this video will tell you the best apps for hosting a virtual game night,
and highlight some fun multiplayer games you’ll definitely want to play online with friends.
Rather than sit around bored night after night wondering what the heck to do while you’re
social distancing from the rest of the human race, why not host a virtual game night?
In order to do so, you’ll first need to pick an app for your game night.
So here’s a run down of the best apps for virtual game night, in alphabetical order.
First up is Google Meet.
It’s totally free and you can have up to 100 of your closest friends in your meet.
I think in October they may restrict the length of a video chat, so get in there and use Google
Meet for endless hours while you still can.
And if you’re intrigued on all Google Meet has to offer, I’ll link to another video
below and at the end of this video as well.
Next up is Houseparty.
This is definitely the video chat app with the most buzz lately, and for good reason.
It has an android app, an iOS app, Mac desktop app, as well as a Chrome app, so matter the
operating systems your friends are using, you’ll all be able to enjoy a virtual game
night.
Plus, houseparty even comes with its own set of games - which I’ll get to in a little
bit.
But first, one more app.
Okay, this is an oldie but a goodie, the OG of video chat - Skype.
Most people I know already have Skype installed on either desktop or mobile device, and it’s
user interface remains easy to use so it’s a great choice for virtual game night.
So you might notice Zoom is not on my list of best apps for virtual game night and that’s
because if you’re using the free version of Zoom, you have a 40 minute time limit on
your video chat.
That would be one quick game night.
Now quick tip: whichever app you choose to go with, I always recommend to do a test prior
to game night.
Have a family member or friend help you out and make sure the audio and video of the games
you want to play, work with the app you’ve chosen to use.
So speaking of games, here are some games that I think are the most fun.
First up, is Heads Up.
That’s right, the app that spawned from The Ellen DeGeneres Show, is now available
virtually via Houseparty.
So Houseparty actually has a few games built right into the app, but this is my favorite.
It’s a game I love playing in person, so playing virtually is the next best thing.
In Heads Up, you have to guess the secret word from verbal clues your friends give you.
Next up, JackBox Games.
And as the name would suggest, JackBox isn’t just one game, it’s actually a studio that’s
created an entire suite of games.
You can purchase single games, but I recommend buying a party pack.
They’ve got 6 different party packs to choose from plus a huge category of standalone games.
Next is another game from the creators of Heads Up, Psych!
No, really, Psych! is the name of the game.
It’s like Balderdash where each player has to make up fake answers to the questions.
Your job is to choose the real answer among the fakes.
Super fun!
This next game is a winner if you and your friends love a good trivia night.
It’s called QuizUp, all one word.
There’s a plethora of categories in this game and thousand upon thousands of topics,
so you’ll have different trivia every time you play.
Plus, with QuizUp, you can play against people with shared interests as you, and challenge
people to a rematch should you need to reclaim your throne.
Last but not least on my top picks for fun online multiplayer games, is Scattergories.
That’s right, the classic board game that forces you to think fast on your feet has
gone virtual.
Just like with QuizUp, you can challenge another user, or organize a virtual game night with
friends only.
So, now I want to hear from you guys.
What do you think of these picks?
What are your picks for best apps to virtual game night and what are some of your favorite
online multiplayer games?
Let everyone know in the comments below.
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