How to play guess who on Zoom

At this point, you're a pro at hosting Zoom parties. Loungewear? Check. Glass of wine? Check. Laptop charger? Better believe it. However, you also know that Zoom calls have the tendency to get a bit repetitive — and that's why it's important to have a few virtual party games on deck to shake things up. Need help? We've got you covered. Ahead, we've found the best games to play on Zoom that will transform your next virtual party from meh to magnificent.

With so many video chat options available today — services like Zoom, FaceTime, and Skype — there are tons of opportunities to stay connected and get competitive. And luckily, these platforms are great for playing games, which means you can go from virtual gossip session to game night in a matter of minutes. Whether you prefer word games, trivia games, ice-breaker games, or online games you can play on apps and websites, there are many Zoom games to choose from. Our list of easy games to play on Zoom will ensure that your next virtual hangout is just as fun as your last in-person one. And for even more things you can do on Zoom, don't miss these fun virtual happy hour activities.

Advertisement - Continue Reading Below

How to play guess who on Zoom

If your Zoom call is adults only, then try a game like Cards Against Humanity. PlayingCards.io made a free version called Remote Insensitivity that allows you to play on your phone while you video chat on the computer. Simply text everyone the link to your personal game room and you're ready to go.

games to play on zoom - Weekend Concept. Mother and daughter ling on bed at home having video call on digital tablet laughing cheerful

Viktoriia HnatiukGetty Images

Scattergories is a fun game to play with Zoomers of all ages. To play, head to this free game generator and send each person a link to the game. The rules are simple: there is one letter and five categories (things like "school supplies," "book title," and "girl's name"). You have 60 seconds to come up with a word that fits in each category and starts with the chosen letter. The more unique your answer is compared to your friends' answers, the more points you get.

games to play on zoom - Smiling woman with laptop and headphones sitting on couch

This drinking game is a fun way to get to know your friends. Pose different "most likely to" scenarios — for example, "most likely to go skydiving" or "most likely to own a zoo" — and decide which friend would be most likely to do that thing. Whoever it is has to drink. You can find a big list of free questions here.

RELATED: 55+ Creative Things to Do When You're Bored

games to play on zoom - Businesswoman on video call during work break

Don't let those trivia skills fall by the wayside! You can still practice them while social distancing. To play trivia on Zoom, open this random trivia generator and start asking questions. Have each person send their answer in the Zoom chat at the same time (or just use the honors system).

Name, Place, Animal, Thing

games to play on zoom - Smiling young woman using laptop at home

This popular kids' game works well on Zoom. To play, pick a letter. Each player has to list a famous person's name, a place, an animal, and a thing that begins with that letter. The first person to type them into the Zoom chat wins.

games to play on zoom -Creative mature Woman sketching at table

Robin SkjoldborgGetty Images

Pictionary is a classic game-night game, in part because the rules are so simple. To play, divide your group into teams. Open this Pictionary word generator and choose a team to play first, as well as a designated drawer on that team. The drawer generates a word and has one minute to draw that word for their team to guess. If the team guesses the card correctly, they get a point.

in this photo illustration a heads up   the best charades

Heads Up always gets the party started. It's a classic word game where players have to describe the word on the screen to the person holding the screen to their head. You can choose from a range of categories and play with as many people as you want.

GET THE APP

games to play on zoom - Couple on video chat using digital tablet

This party game comes from the makers of Heads Up — and it's just as fun. To play, participants make up fake answers to real trivia questions, and one player must choose the real answer among the fakes. There's even an "And the Truth Comes Out" deck that allows you to do the same thing with personal questions about each other.

GET THE APP

games to play on zoom   young girl smiling at computer screen

Peter DazeleyGetty Images

Charades is a basic game that translates easily to Zoom. Split your group into two teams and use a charades idea generator to choose your words and phrases. The person who's acting out the charade uses the Zoom "spotlight" feature, and their team has one minute to figure out the phrase.

How do you make a virtual guess who?

The person leading the game should answer 'yes' or 'no' and choose someone else to ask a question. Everyone should keep track of the answers. When they think they know who the chosen player is, they should type their guess into the chat. The person leading the game should reveal who guessed correctly.

How do you play a game over Zoom?

Here's how to set up your screen for Zoom games, and some you can play..
First, launch Zoom and select "new meeting." ... .
Then, choose "share screen" at the bottom of the call. ... .
Or, choose the whiteboard option for certain games, like anything with drawing. ... .
Play all kinds of card games online, like Euchre or Go Fish..

How do you play 20 questions Zoom?

10. 20 questions. In this popular 2-player game to play on Zoom, each player thinks of a person, place, or thing. Player one asks a question like, “is it a person, place, or thing,” or “is it animal, vegetable, or mineral?” The players take turns asking questions until a player guesses the answer.