Due to social distance regulations put in place by many authorities around the world, most people have lots of time in their hands. One of the ways you could use the free time is by playing various games, either online or at home with the rest of the family members. Here are six such games.
Chess
Chess has been around for centuries with friends playing with it on round tables. Fortunately, it continues to be a thrilling mind game that you can play with friends at home and online via video meet up tools such as zoom. Besides, the game is easy to learn, meaning that you can teach your family members rather fast. On the other hand, it translates well on Zoom and can be a perfect way to socialize with friends hundreds of miles away.
Scavenger Hunt
This is an outdoor game that you can play with family members in your yard. The good thing with the game is that you can adapt it to meet the level of the players. A good variant of the game is including fun activities that result from the treasures that people find. For example, you could hide a yarn, some glue, and paper in different locations. Then, ask players to create an object at the end of the hunt. Vary the activities each time there is a hunt and add rewards to make it more interesting.
Mario Kart Tour
Mario is the ultimate classic game for any 1980-90s kids. You can bring back the old times with the Mario Kart Tour. There is a multiplayer version available on Google Play or the iOS App Store that you and friends can install to enjoy. The mobile version uses the well-known Mario characters and graphics and takes you through different environments on a Kart tour. You can compete against your friends online in various tour series. It is an addictive game that you can play for hours on end. The best thing is that the game is free!
Farkle
Farkle is a dice game that you can play offline and via Zoom. To play the game, you will require a six dice, pen, and scratch paper. Just like the conventional dice game, you will score the game by landing various dice combinations when you throw your dice. In addition, any player who scores with all the dice gets a free round. Each player will record their scores on the scratch sheet and share the same with other players. Given that the game combines some mind work, fun, and luck, it is a game that you can play for hours on end.
QuizUp
Do you like to show mastery of different topics and compete with others on the same? QuizUp is the game to pick. It is a trivia game where you can compete with friends online to know who has better knowledge of various topics. The game has a classic feel to it and can be a great learning tool for children and young adults. This app is found on both iOS and Android stores.
You may also find alternatives to the game such as Kahoot, which allows you to create your own trivia and see how your friends perform. You have a choice of different topics of interest, including history, science, and politics. Mix them up to cater for the interests of each player.
Scattergories
Scattergories is a mind game where players use clues to reach their ultimate goal. The clues are found on a template sheet. To start the game, players get a pre-selected letter from the alphabet board and then names items based on the alphabet he or she picks. Besides, to add some element of pressure, it has a ticking clock on the side that shows the amount of time each player has to answer questions. Any of the competing players can challenge an answer if he or she feels that the answer is not accurate. Others will vote on the challenge to have the answer accepted or thrown out.
Those are six games that you can play with friends either at home or online. To kill boredom, change a game after several rounds of play. Make sure to include each player’s interest in your game selections.
