We all tend to connect with each other digitally these days, right? Of course, meeting in the flesh is the eventual goal, but sometimes it’s nice to keep in touch with a digital message or two. Away from sending funny clips on WhatsApp, we can keep in touch and have fun together through a number of entertaining virtual games online. In fact, in recent times, remote gaming between friends and family has grown significantly.
Some of the games in this space cater for large groups of people, making it a great entertainment activity to enjoy. Of course, gaming is largely a solitary activity for many people, with most avid gamers aiming to build the best Ultimate Team in FIFA or taking a trip to the Ice Age in Blazing Mammoth, which is a popular slot title from Microgaming’s Pear Fiction Studios. But that doesn’t mean that virtual group games aren’t worth it. They’re actually a great deal of fun and bring people together who might not necessarily be near to each other at any given time, perhaps due to work commitments abroad or an illness that prevents them from leaving the house. Whatever the reason, virtual games to play with friends and family are most definitely a thing in 2023. Let’s take a look at some of them below.
Cards Against Humanity
A game to play when any young family members aren’t present, Cards Against Humanity has been making people chuckle since 2011. Tasking players with filling in the blanks in sentences in the hope of receiving the best overall reaction, the digital version of the game is just as good as the card-based product. All players need to do is download the popular adult-only product and then it can be enjoyed as a group through a smartphone device, a PC, or a laptop. It’s worth noting that the online version of the game isn’t exactly the same, although it’s basically the same thing.
Watson Adventures’ Virtual Hunts
A particularly popular option with businesses aiming to boost company morale, Watson Adventures’ Virtual Hunts provides the ultimate dive into live scavenger hunts that have been adapted into fantastic virtual games that not only test your brain power but get people working together in teams. It isn’t free but the investment is most definitely worth it, particularly if you’re keen on entertaining large groups of people. The sheer amount of games available means that there is something for everyone, too.
Among Us
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One of the biggest mobile games ever, Among Us is great for group gaming. All people need to do is download the product on their smartphone devices, then join forces in what is a truly brilliant game to session. Putting your detective skills to the test, players have to work together to rumble the killer in the pack. With roles reversing throughout and challenges to complete alongside the investigation, it’s a truly fun game to play with your loved ones, especially if you can manage to fool them all.
Jackbox.tv
In business since 2013, jackbox.tv and its selection of games have been entertaining groups of people all over the world. The best thing about this particular option is that it can be enjoyed on mobile. All people need to do is wait for the host to start a game, before entering a code, and then being able to play against each other in a huge selection of games. Some games really test peoples’ brain power, while others offer comical value by challenging people to come up with witty sentences. The gaming opportunities are extensive, though, making this particular option a gaming adventure that is filled with variety.