Eight online games you can play in a group while in self-isolation

Connecting with friends has been harder than usual with the implementation of physical distancing, and with most sports, schools and other gatherings cancelled, boredom is always one step away. Tech expert Avery Swartz has a great solution - interactive games. She revealed her top eight picks for the average person who is looking to have some fun with friends or family, and to entertain themselves during physical distancing. Find them below, and happy gaming!

MULTIPLAYER APPS

For these apps, everyone has to download the it on their own device. Better yet, they're all free!

Scattergories

Draw Something

Words with Friends

Boggle with Friends

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MULTIPLAYER WEBSITES

Played remotely through a web browser, these are all free and fun!

Scrabble

Uno

Playing Cards

GAMES OVER VIDEO CALLS

Make up questions in advance (or grab trivia questions online) and host a trivia night, or play charades. If one person has a JackBox Games account, they can share their screen on a video conference, and everyone can play along.

JackBox Games

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