Apr 16, 2021 08:08 AM EDT By Patrick Jones, UniversityHerald Reporter

Once again COVID-19 cases are rising all over the world. Even after vaccination, there is a second wave of COVID-19 infections. Over 60,000 new cases were recorded on Friday in India. Government has once again restricted timings for malls and introduced night curfews, along with banning social gatherings. 

There is an impending gloom of another lockdown and that brings back scary memories, doesn't it? Well we are here riding one step ahead of the storm, with some phenomenal games that you can play with family and friends while staying inside and keeping everyone safe.  

Guess what?

We all have heard about this game once in our life. Now the question is how to play this game virtually? Rules are the same as the offline mode with a few tech tweaks. Get all your friends on one video chat. Now you can either use a random word generator or simply text your friends the object, movie, anything else for you whimsy that they have to act out for their team. The caveat, the mic on mute, so no cheating over distorted connections!

Free Fire

The most downloaded game of 2019, Free fire. It was released in 2017 by 111 Dots Studio. If you ever played this game you will get to know why this is so popular. This multiplayer game begins with players landing at a site, searching for weapons and eliminating others, shooting at sight. You can play with your friends or maybe just fly solo. You communicate with your team via chat and via voice, built in the game. 

Among Us

Among us was the most downloaded game of 2020. It took the world by storm. If you weren't playing it, you were out of touch. It is a multiplayer game that allows players between 4 to 10 to play a single match. Each player has given a specific role, either 'Crewmate' or 'Imposter.' The thrill of the game is for the crewmates to identify the impostors while completing all the tasks given to them. On the other side, impostors have to kill the crewmates and sabotage the tasks quietly in the spaceship. Among us is a simple and exciting game to play that involves teamwork and strategy. The game is fun to play with kids and can lay out a lot of enjoyment. While Among Us is an online multiplayer game, fan games have surfaced on the internet which are playable as single players. You can play Among Us single player on Crazy Games and 2 Player Games.

Call of Duty: Mobile

Call of Duty is one of the most exhilarating games on the web. It is arguably the finest first-person shooting game featuring a variety of fascinating themes and playing modes. In this game, players can deploy futuristic weapons, skins (to loot) and play in several multiplayer maps. You can play in multiplayer hardpoint, domination, team deathmatch, search and destroy, free for all, hide and seek, and much more! The game franchise has been too popular for its intense gameplay and extraordinary graphics. Players can even operate vehicles like cars and helicopters. Call of duty can stimulate your virtual gaming zoom party.

Heads Up (Offline):

This is a simple and classic game for any party. The game has been highly popular among every generation. In this game, one player places the smartphone on their temple while the other players try to act out the answer. If you get it right flip the phone down, if not flip the phone up. The game has been played on many occasions at the Ellen Degeneres Show. This game is suitable for all ages and has no player limit. The game is really funny and interesting to play. Bring joy to your house and in your lives. The best times spent are the ones laughing and playing with your family and friends. 

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