5 Recommended Multiplayer Games for a ‘Stay at Home’ Night In
As the coronavirus pandemic drags on, more and more people are opting to stay in to avoid catching the virus. For those looking to have some fun with friends, family, or strangers, here are 5 of the best multiplayer games to get everyone involved in the fun.
1. Among Us
One of the hottest multiplayer games of 2020, Among Us has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. Players join as either a cooperative Crewmate or a sneaky Imposter, scavenging for resources in a space station or fixing the ship while avoiding the Imposter’s devious attempts to make their job harder and harder.
2. Mario Kart Tour
The classic kart racing game has been a staple of many competitive and casual gaming sessions. Mario Kart Tour brings the series to our phones with quick and competitive races against up to 7 people. The game allows for tons of customization of costumes and karts, creating for plenty of unique looks and strategic adaptations.
3. The Jackbox Party Pack
The Jackbox Party Pack contains 5 games designed for large groups, all of which need no additional controllers since the game is mobile- capable. The Jackbox Party Pack includes classics such as Quiplash, a game in which players have to come up with the funniest answers to silly prompts. Other games like Drawful 2 and Tee K.O. involve players drawing and designing creations with the highest scores winning.
4. Scattergories
Many people likely have fond memories of playing the classic board game Scattergories with family or friends. Now the same mechanics can be found in the Scattergories App. This officially licensed digital version of the game allows players to still roll the dice and come up with crazy words that match the randomly-generated categories.
5. Cards Against Humanity
Of course, no multiplayer gaming list would be complete without a version of . This iconic game of dark comedy requires people to combine hilariously mis-matched phrases with each other in a terribly twisted combination of humor.
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For those looking to stay at home and have some fun with friends and family, the above are five of the best options for multi-player gameplay. From competitive races with Mario Kart Tour to drawing challenges in The Jackbox Party Pack, these games are sure to bring people together and entertain them for hours.
