[Online] Recreation Games to Liven Up Your Zoom Sessions
Work and classes conducted online, which rapidly spread during the COVID-19 pandemic and became the norm.
In this environment where you can chat face-to-face even from afar… it’s not just for work or study—you can play, too!
So in this article, we’ll introduce recreational activities you can enjoy using Zoom.
There are tons of games that might actually be easier to get together for and more exciting on Zoom than meeting and playing in person.
We’ve picked out plenty, from ones suited to small groups to games you can play with large groups, so choose based on your headcount and mood!
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[Online] Recreation Games That Liven Up Zoom (21–30)
Impersonation Contest
Because it’s a face-to-face call, you can do full-on impressions that include outfits and facial expressions.
Besides each person showcasing the impressions they’re best at, you could also compare different quality levels of impressions on the same theme, or turn it into a conversation between characters to make it even more engaging.
If you make use of features like stopping the video, you can also create a flow where you switch to a different character when the screen comes back on.
Be sure to use props effectively and aim for high fidelity within the small screen.
Intro Quiz
The intro quiz, familiar from TV shows and the like, is easy to play as long as you have the songs, making it a game that works well online.
Since many tracks start with vocals rather than an instrumental intro, it’s easier to think including the voice, so I think it’s best to use this in the early rounds.
Working out the song from the prelude is also a great way to draw attention to the sound of the music.
It would be fun if, through the quiz, we could also notice trends in music—like songs that begin with vocals or tracks with long intros.
Yamanote Line game
The Yamanote Line game is a simple game where players take turns naming items that fit a given topic.
It’s a classic party game that draws on the knowledge you have stored up.
Rather than topics with only a few possible answers, it’s often more fun when there are countless answers and you try to keep going without repeating.
Since players speak in turn, it’s just as enjoyable online as it is in person.
Some versions have you answer to a rhythm, but in online settings where lag is common, it might be easier to play without a rhythm.
Memory Drawing
It’s a simple activity where a prompt is given, and you draw the subject relying solely on your memory without looking at anything.
When something is presented only in words, it can be surprisingly hard to recall where different parts were attached or what patterns it had.
It’s a game where you can enjoy seeing how each participant remembers things, while also inevitably revealing everyone’s drawing skills.
Since all you need is something to draw with, you can play it anytime—even in an online setting—without any loss of enjoyment.
Puzzle-solving game
A puzzle game that tests knowledge and flashes of insight is easy to run as long as you can prepare riddles and quizzes.
It seems fun to give hints over time and gradually lead players to the correct answer.
When someone figures it out, have them raise their hand; everyone except that person and the host should turn off their camera and mic; use a chat signal when answer time ends—by adding touches like these, you can take turns answering even online.
Since it takes time just to listen to one person’s answer, keeping an eye on the time will be important when doing it online.
In conclusion
We introduced lots of recreation games you can enjoy on Zoom.
You may have been surprised to find that many familiar games can be played online.
Most of them don’t require any equipment, so be sure to have fun with friends or colleagues from home!