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Online games are not only useful forkilling the boringThey can be a great way toexercise the brain, tap into your competitive spirit and connect with friends and family. especially at the age ofsocial distancing, avirtual game nightwith your loved ones - instead of throwing away yourfavorite board gamesin person - can be the perfect distractionquarantine activity🇧🇷 (Read: If you find your weekly chats a bit dark, games will keep you focused on something other than the news.) To help you get started, we've put together a list of the best and most popular online games available on a variety of platforms, including PC, Mac, Android, iOS, Steam, Nintendo Switch, and more. From free no-download options to multiplayer strategy games, music trivia, and mini golf, it's all bringing you closer to the ones you love.
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cards against humanity
The popular cheeky card game can be played onlinethrough the lettersplatform, no download required. Pick a time, create a "room", invite your friends and join a video chat for fun.
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Werewolf
Gayle King recently revealed on an IG Live with OprahMag.com that playing Werewolf (with Bradley Cooper, no less) was one of the "funnest things" she's done during quarantine. This multiplayer RPG allows you to use your own cunning to outwit your friends so that you can be the last person "standing" at the end of each round as the team tries to decide who is an innocent villager or a nosy werewolf. (Sounds more complicated than it is.)
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words with friends 2
Looking for a mental exercise? With competitive modes, light duels, and one-on-one play, the popular Words With Friends 2 app makes connecting with friends and family a virtual vocabulary-building experience.
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jackbox games
Jump on the Jackbox bandwagon! Party Pack 5 is $19.49 and includes the beloved pop culture trivia game "You Don't Know Jack," the hilarious what-if scenario game "Split the Room," a rap battle to write lyrics, and a drawing game called "Patently Stupid". Jackbox even provides detailed instructions onhow to play your games remotelyon a variety of platforms including PC/Mac, Steam, Xbox, mobile, and more.
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exploding kittens
ofun card gameit is now available online, costing $1.99 for Apple and Android users. With fun graphics and easy instructions, you can choose to play alone or with friends. Fair warning that the game is addictive. In fact, it's so popular that the app has reached #1 in card games on the Apple app store.
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Scrabble IR
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Scrabble IR
If your family loves to play Scrabble, connect with them virtually during game night with Scrabble GO, the online app version of the popular board game. The app is free to download from the App Store or Google Play, with an ad-free premium subscription available.
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
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Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Are you and your friends Potterheads? Have fun exploring the world ofharry potterthrough this Android and iOS mobile game. You can create your own character and experience life at Hogwarts. And yes, that includes Quidditch.
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Hint: The classic mystery game
Can you imagine a murder mystery detective? This classic board game is now available online as a single or multiplayer strategy game for $3.99 atapp storethe enGoogle Play🇧🇷 With 10 different themes, puzzles and multiple difficulty levels, the game will keep you on your toes.
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coin master
Are adventure games more your speed? Try to build and defend your Viking village with the popular Coin Master mobile app game, currently ranked the #1 adventure game in the world.apple app storewith over 2.5 million reviews onGoogle Play.
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wonder strike force
Immerse yourself in the world of Marvel characters with this online mobile game available for Android and iOS users. With stunning graphics, superhero RPGs, and the ability to assemble your own squad of characters, this free app will keep you busy for hours.
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Mario kart ride
You can play this racing game alone or with up to seven friends as you race around tracks inspired by real-world locations. It is available for free atapp storeoGoogle Play(with in-app purchases available), but you need to create a Nintendo Account to play.
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fortnite
Originally released by Epic Games in 2017, Fortnite is an ultra-popular online battle royale video game that featuresmillions of players🇧🇷 It's free to play (with optional in-game purchases). Furthermore, it is available on multiple platforms including PC/Mac, mobile devices, as well as Playstation, Xbox and Nintendo Switch.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
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Animal Crossing: New Horizons
The latest release for the Nintendo Switch is the popular life simulation Animal Crossing: New Horizons. You can invite up to eight friends to hang out on your own personal island. Although it costs $59.99, the video game company is currently offering a free seven-day trial of Nintendo Switch Online if you buy the games digitally.
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golf battle
Do you miss watching or playing sports during quarantine? A little mini golf online can help. With Golf Battle, you can play solo, challenge a friend one on one, or play with up to six people together. The mobile app is available for free atapp storemiGoogle Play.
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of onescenic train rideacross Europe and America while sitting at home with this online adaptation of the popular strategy board game. Available for $6.99 on the App Store, Google Play, along with other gaming platforms like Steam, creating your own digital train network could kill the urge to travel.
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Questionnaire
QuizUp is a virtual trivia game where you can play against your friends in real time. With different categories, thousands of themes, and the ability to get display rights, the free app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play.
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Attention via Houseparty
You may recognize this fun game ofo Ellen DeGeneres Show🇧🇷 Now, you can play online with up to eight friends on the Houseparty video chat app for free. During the game, a person races against the clock to guess a hidden word based on clues given by their friends, and it's perfect for a quick and easyvirtual game night.
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scattered
Challenge your family to a fast-paced global trivia battle with this best-selling board game, available for free online viaapp storeoGoogle Play.
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Playing cards
Invite your friends over to play board games and card games like checkers, fishing, crazy eights, and anything else that uses a standard 52-card deck, all online. It's easy to play, the moves are synced, no download required and it's free!
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songpop2
If you're bored at home, this might be a good time to test your musical knowledge. SongPop2, a music quiz app, will play popular songs from top artists and you will have to guess (as fast as you can) the song. Dozens of different music genres, decades and themes make the game interesting. It's free to download, but if you like it, you can access a VIP version with a $4.99/month subscription.
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fish dominance
Finding NemoFans will love this opportunity to create the aquarium of their dreams while engaging in challenging games, puzzles, and more. The graphics alone are worth a try, this mobile game is free to download and play with friends (with in-app purchases available).