It’s been proven that playing games can help people cope with mental illnesses such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. They also improve memory and cognitive function in older adults and children. Online games also have a positive effect on family or a remote team dynamic by providing an activity that all members can enjoy together, especially in a time of isolation and limits with physical activities. These games are not only entertaining, but they also help with training and development, brainstorming, and team-building purposes. Some games help people learn new skills or improve existing ones, while others are designed to just provide some fun during meetings or conference calls. Whatever the purpose may be, here are interesting online games to play on Zoom with your family, friends, or with your remote workforce.

Online Rock, Paper, Scissors

The game is simple. Players are given three options - Rock, Paper, or Scissors. The options are randomly generated, and the player has to choose one of the three before seeing what their opponent chose. One player chooses either rock, paper, or scissors and the other player must then choose the same or different item. The winner is determined by who has chosen the item that beats all the others. Rock beats scissors, paper beats rock and scissors beat paper. If both players choose the same item, then they tie and play again.

Virtual Meet Me Bingo

Meet Me Bingo is a free online multiplayer bingo game where you can play with other remote work colleagues from all around the world. Players can choose from different games such as “The Bigger Bolder” and “The Hoppin’ Hot” games. Remote teams can also create their own custom games with rules for a virtual get-together, online remote work party, or a virtual offsite. The rules are simple - you have to get 5 numbers in a row (horizontally, vertically or diagonally) to win the round. The first player who gets 5 numbers in a row is announced as the winner of that round and will get 10 points for their victory. There are many ways to win and it’s up to luck! This is an excellent game that you and your team can host on Zoom to liven up the atmosphere of your remote workforce and build up their morale towards higher productivity.

Charades on Zoom

Charades are a fun game to play with your friends and family. You can play it using a variety of different methods, but the most common way is to have one person act out a word or phrase while the other players try to guess what they  are enacting. The online version of this popular game can be played with up to six remote team members at once. There are also many variations of the game that can be played depending on the preferences of each individual player. The game uses video chat and screen sharing technology, so as long as you have internet access and your Zoom setup, you can start playing with your remote work colleagues or family and friends from any corner of the world.

Scattergories on Zoom

Scattergories is a game that is played with a list of words. One player draws a card, and then has to think of an answer to the word on the card. If it fits into a category on their list, they can put it down. For example, if the word is “animal,” then you can put down “tiger” or “penguin.” The first person to fill up their card wins! The object of Scattergories is to find words that fit into a category, and then to find as many other words as possible in a limited time. Remote teams can set up and play this game on Zoom for a fun break in the workday, to liven up the team’s spirit, or to build relationships.