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[Rec] A roundup of games that hype up live streams [Board Games]
It’s becoming normal to have “streaming” as a hobby—or even a job.
Spending a fun time on your PC or smartphone while interacting with viewers… being able to connect with someone instantly really feels like “modern communication.”
Live streaming platforms keep growing, and there are tons of streamers out there!
I’m sure many of you have a favorite streamer you love to watch.
In this article, we’re featuring games that are perfect for “hype on stream”!
We’ll cover a wide range—from Zoom-based party activities and board games to even sports.
Be sure to read to the end!
[Rec] Summary of Games That Hype Up Streams [Board Games] (1–10)
We won’t stop until we match (it).
Do you know “Lounge”? Lounge is a service you can enjoy alongside various online meeting tools.
It includes several games, all of which are intuitive and fun.
Among them, the top recommendation is “We Can’t Stop Until We Match.” In this game, everyone aims to give the same answer to a given prompt.
Prompts include things like “Who is Japan’s songstress?” and “Classic stations on the Yamanote Line.” It’s sure to spark divided opinions.
time bomb
Time Bomb is a game where you can enjoy tense, edge-of-your-seat mind games.
First, one player is chosen as the “Bomber.” Next, players lay out a set of cards consisting of “Defuse,” “Nothing Happens,” and “Explosion.” Everyone cooperates to draw the “Defuse” cards—except the Bomber, who tries to steer the group into drawing an “Explosion.” Try to deduce who’s lying.
If the group successfully draws four “Defuse” cards, the players win.
Kotobagram
Kotobagram is a game themed around the “weight of words.” In this game, the key elements are the “Person” cards and the “Line” cards.
First, the designated player draws one of each and says the line.
Next, the other players ask questions about the situation.
Finally, the player who delivered the line reveals how heavy the words were, and everyone else tries to guess that weight.
It’s interesting how the same line can feel heavier or lighter depending on whom you say it to.
Picture shiritori
There’s hardly anyone who doesn’t know shiritori, right? Keeping the original rules intact, let me introduce an evolved version of the game: Picture Shiritori.
Instead of using letters, you play by drawing illustrations.
In other words, players look at the drawings to figure out what the prompt is, then express the next word with a picture.
After one round, everyone reviews all the drawings to see who drew what.
Checking whether the chain of words follows the shiritori rules is also a big part of the fun!
Borrowed-item race at home
Here’s an idea for a scavenger hunt you can enjoy at home, with a unique online twist.
The rules are almost the same as a traditional scavenger hunt: a prompt is given, and each player brings an item from their own home that matches it.
Because you get a glimpse into each other’s personal spaces, it can be a great way to deepen your connections.
Keep the prompts open-ended—like “something cool” or “something heavy.” You might be surprised by the unexpected items that show up!
SKULL
The popular party game SKULL can actually be played in your browser.
First, each player is dealt four cards: three with flower designs and one with a skull.
Players then place one card at a time onto the field.
On their turn, a player flips cards from the field, trying to identify which ones are flowers.
There’s also an official video explaining the rules, so be sure to check it out for reference.
6 nimmt!
Let me introduce the trending game, 6 nimmt! It’s a game similar to the Sevens in playing cards.
First, players are dealt cards numbered from 1 to 100.
On the table, there are four cards laid out, and you can only place a card to the right of a row if its number is higher than the last card in that row.
The player who manages to play all their cards first wins.
It’s not just about using up your own cards—it’s also important to disrupt your opponents.
Enjoy the strategy and bluffing!