Hello, fellow game enthusiasts! It’s great to have you here. With the ongoing pandemic situation, staying at home and being socially distant has become the new normal. But, staying at home doesn’t have to be boring and lonely, especially if you have a bunch of friends to stay connected with. That’s where virtual game nights come in handy, and we’re here to share five online game ideas to keep you and your friends entertained for hours.

1. Jackbox Games 🎮

Jackbox Games is a great option for virtual game night, as it requires only one person to purchase and own the game, and everyone else can join in through their devices, such as smartphones, tablets or computers. Jackbox Games offer a wide range of games such as “Fibbage”, “Quiplash”, “Drawful” and more. These games involve trivia, drawing and many other entertaining elements that will keep you and your friends engaged.

a group of friends sitting together on a couch playing Jackbox Games on a TV

2. Among Us 🔍

“Among Us” is one of the most popular games these days. It has taken the gaming world by storm, and for all the right reasons, too. It’s a game of mystery, deception and teamwork that will keep you and your friends at the edge of their seats. The game involves a group of players being placed in a spaceship, and the catch is that one or more players on the team are “imposters” who are meant to sabotage the mission. The rest of the players on the team have to work together to identify the imposters and complete the mission before it’s too late.

a group of cartoon spaceman characters in a spaceship setting, with one of them highlighted as the bad guy or "imposter"

3. Skribbl.io 🖋️

“Skribbl.io” is another great online game that you can play with your friends. It’s a game of drawing and guessing, where one person picks a word and draws it, and everyone else has to guess the word based on the picture. The game is simple and easy to play, but it’s also immensely fun, especially when playing with a group of friends.

a person holding a digital tablet and drawing on it with a stylus pen while seated at a table surrounded by friends

4. Codenames 🕵️

“Codenames” is a game of deduction and word-play that involves two teams of players. Each team has a “spymaster” who has to give one-word clues to their team members to help them identify the words on the board that belong to their team. The catch is that there are also “neutral” words and “assassin” words on the board, and if a team member tries to guess those words, they lose the game. The teams take turns to guess the words until they have identified all their team’s words first.

a group of friends sitting around a table with a board game of codenames set up

5. Fortnite Battle Royale 🎯

Fortnite Battle Royale is a game that needs no introduction. It’s one of the most popular games of all time and for a good reason, too. The game is a battle royale-style that involves 100 players being dropped onto an island and the last player standing wins. It’s a game of strategy, endurance and skill that will keep you and your friends engaged for hours.

a person sitting at a desk playing Fortnite Battle Royale alone on a computer

Wrapping Up

We hope that these online game ideas have inspired you to have your own virtual game night with your friends and family. Remember, while it’s important to stay safe and healthy during these challenging times, it’s equally important to stay connected with the people who matter to us. So, grab your devices, choose your games, and get ready for a fun-filled virtual game night.

a group of players together in their living room setting up their devices for virtual game night