Gaming industry news during the quarantine period

Since the Covid 19 outbreak, there has been a steady increase in the popularity of online gaming. The introduction of localisation and quarantine measures has led to most people being confined to their homes or home isolation.

 As people watch the news during the quarantine, they have thus turned to online entertainment to relax. Online games are at the very top of the list of what people choose for online entertainment.

Here is a list of some of the best online games to play during quarantine.

Jackbox games

It is one of the best social distance games that can be played with friends and family far and wide. The game is easy to learn and is a lot of fun and enjoyment. You can stream it or share the screen from one device to a large or small group and enjoy a virtual game night together. As everyone plays through a browser, no additional app is needed.

Among us

It’s a fun adventure game, especially if you like games like Mafia or Werewolf. This game can be played for free on Apple iOS and Android. If you want to play this game on your PC, you will have to pay a small amount.

Backyard

Backyard is the game that should be your first choice if you want to avoid the hassle of setting up zoom, chat or another platform. Backyard allows you to club games, chat and video together. Another advantage of Backyard is that it can be played directly from your web browser and you don’t need an additional app. Up to 12 players can play.

The Escape Game

The Escape Game is a great choice if you like solving puzzles. It offers a virtual escape room where you can test your reasoning and puzzle-solving skills. 

In the game you have to solve as many puzzles as possible until the time runs out. So exercise your brain and beat the boredom of quarantine with an escape game. If you enjoyed it, why not explore more content by this author, Vitaly Larionov.

Tabletopia

Tabletopia allows you to experience the real fun of traditional board games in what the game developers call the “online arena”. The game offers up to 900 different types of board games to play. Tabletopia can be played in the Mac or Windows browser on your computer, in apps (iOS/play store).

Online casino games

Online casino games are definitely one of the best ways to beat the Covid 19 quarantine shenanigans. Online casino games offer plenty of ways to relax and have fun, and earn real money at the same time. Many online casino sites allow you to play online versions of popular casino games such as baccarat, slots, poker, blackjack and roulette. So have fun and give yourself a chance to earn real money by playing these online games.

Skribbl.io 

This is one of the best online family games that has exploded in popularity during the Covid 19 quarantine. This game is free and can be accessed through a web browser. The game involves maniacal scribbling. Here is some information on how to play the game. 

Go to the website and then select the option to create a private room. This will be followed by a short video. Once you have watched the video, your friends will be able to join the game via the shared link. You and each of your friends will be given a silly character name. You will then be invited to draw different objects. You can then start playing.

Conclusion

The Covid crisis and the closures it has caused have really limited our ability to play outdoor games. But the choice of online games has certainly made up for this. So, pick and kill Covid and quarantine boredom.