The times have changed and you might not be as inclined as before to leave the comfort of your home for a game night. Luckily, there are now several ways for you to video chat with your friends and family, as well as games you can play virtually with them all. It is twice the fun as you don't have to worry about the drive home or dressing up.
There are plenty of games that you can play online that are made even better when combined with video chat. Whether you use Zoom, Skype, or FaceTime you will have a blast with your friends and family as you try to beat the competition!
9 Settlers Of Catan
Settlers of Catan can grow quite heated, but it is best played when you can talk to your opponents for trading and badmouthing purposes. There is an app that you can download, and if you find that you enjoy the base game, then you should consider unlocking a DLC or two to make the games even more interesting.
The goal is to reach a certain number of points by collecting resources, building settlements and roads, and using specialty cards to your advantage — everyone has their own strategy to help them win.
8 Uno
Uno is a classic card game and it is great to play when you have competitive friends or family. There are several apps and console games where you can play against one another and have a fun night in.
This classic card game is something everyone of all ages can understand and it is easily played over a video chat call.
7 Codenames
You can go to Codenames.game in your web browser to play this classic board game. The best part about it is that it is not only free, but you can create your own custom private lobbies and then share the URL with the other players.
You will split your party into two teams and then give one-word clues to direct them to choose the right codenames related to their team's color.
6 Fortnite
Fortnite is a free-to-play battle royale game and they have integrated a video chat into its design. You can download an app called Houseparty and connect it to your Epic Games account then let it do the rest.
You will automatically be given a Fortnite-related background and you can see your friends and family on your actual computer screen. It adds to your gameplay as you can connect on a whole new level while you play Fortnite with your cutest skin.
5 Monopoly
There are both paid and free versions of Monopoly, and while not rare, they can be played online with your friends and family as you race to bankrupt all of the other players in the game. It is a great game to do this with, especially when it comes to selling properties.
One of the best versions of this is called Rento, which is a spin-off of this franchise and it can be played online, on the app, or on your favorite console so no one is ever left out of the festivities.
4 Tabletop Simulator
If you plan to connect with others through a computer, then you can buy the Tabletop Simulator on Steam. You can play online with one another and there are 15 classics like chess and poker, or you can create your own games.
It can support up to ten players at a time, which leaves plenty of room for everyone to join in over video chat and have fun.
3 All Bad Cards
Fans of Cards Against Humanity will enjoy this weird card game called All Bad Cards, where the winner is the one who can come up with the best card responses to a question. It can be accessed through your web browser and it has both an adult and a family-friendly version.
There is an option to make it invite-only and you can even purchase more card packs if you think the game is growing stale after hours of play. All you have to do is start a video chat, send the link, and then have a blast with the results.
2 Among Us
Among Us is available as a phone app, but it can also be played on Nintendo Switch, Xbox, and PC. You can create your own lobby where one of the players is an imposter who is killing off everyone else.
However, this can grow a bit tricky as more and more players die, but it is all part of the fun as you collaborate to figure out who the imposter is.
1 Overcooked! 2
Overcooked! 2 is a team game that is based on communication, which is why it would be the perfect thing to play over video chat. It can be played on most consoles, as well as PC, but it only supports up to four players.
If you plan for your video chat get-together to be small then this is the game for you, and there are plenty of other multiplayer games out there just like it if this is your new favorite.