The following games don’t have to be played remotely, but can be. For most of these games, it usually works best to have one computer screen with a video-conference, and then a device (laptop, tablet, phone) for each player. Can make do with less, but it’s easier if there are enough devices.
- https://www.codenamesgreen.com/ – Codenames Green is a cooperative word game that works very well with two households. Players divide into two sides. Sides take turns giving one-word clues. It works best if the video-conference device is close enough to easily mute so each household can discuss potential clues.
- https://www.trickstercards.com/game/ online bridge (and other games) that you can play with real people including friends, or strangers, or the computer. Doesn’t require expertise in the game to have fun.
- Asssuming That – Our version of a game that we’ve played that is good for people who know each other at least a little. Each person playing this game needs the numbers from 1-6 on a card that can be clearly read on a video-chat, but they don’t need their own device.
- Thoughtful Questions – A remote version of a game our family has played for years. To play, open the google document Thoughtful Questions (It’s read only) and make a copy that is read/write by everyone (that’s easier than typing in everyone’s email for access). Email the URL to the people you are playing with. Note: They may need to download the Google Document App on their phone or tablet before they can play. It is best if everyone playing has one device for the video-call, and a separate device with the google document open. (It can be a second laptop, tablet or phone. They all work.)
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