17 of the best online games to play as a family

Darcy SchildMay 7, 2020, 06:54 IST

Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp, Monopoly, and Lego Duplo World have apps or online versions that make playing games at home easy for multiple family members.Nintendo; LightField Studios/Shutterstock; StoryToys

Families spending time at home together or living in different places can stay entertained and connected with a plethora of online and mobile games.
Many classic board games, such as Monopoly and Scrabble, have digital versions that are fun for all ages.
Parents can even play a variety of virtual games with their younger kids.
From apps that make trivia nights accessible and interactive, to online activities that inspire creativity, here are games that the entire family can enjoy.
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Families with younger kids might enjoy the game My Very Hungry Caterpillar, which is based on the popular Eric Carle book.

The game is based on the beloved children's book. StoryToys

Kahoot! is a quiz maker that could be entertaining for siblings and parents.

Kahoot! is a tool for making trivia games. Kahoot!/App Store

Yahtzee With Buddies makes the beloved dice game easy to play with others.

Yahtzee with Buddies. Celia Fernandez/Insider

The party game Scattergories is meant to be played with multiple people.

Scattergories. Scattegories/Magmic Inc./App Store

There are plenty of virtual ways to play Scrabble and similar games with family.

Scrabble. Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images

Mario Kart Tour can lead to endless family rivalries that are all in good fun.

A rendition of the Mario Kart series. Nintendo

The game Ticket to Ride is a travel-themed board game with a family play option.

Ticket to Ride. Ticket To Ride

Families who love word puzzles might enjoy Boggle With Friends.

The in-person Boggle game.

It's hard to go wrong with a virtual twist on a classic board game like Monopoly.

Monopoly. txking Shutterstock

British art institution Tate has a variety of free, family-friendly games that work on a desktop or tablet.

A digital masterpiece I made on the Tate Kids website. Tate Kids

Parents can join their kids in playing virtual Lego Duplo World games.

Lego Duplo World has a free app. StoryToys

UNO! has a digital version that's just as exciting as the real card game.

UNO! the card game can be played for hours. Shutterstock.com

"Wheel of Fortune" also has a multiplayer app that makes for a fun game night.

"Wheel of Fortune" the app. Scopely

Family members can team up and compete against each other with the "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?" app.

The app is based off the popular game show. Sony Pictures Television

Family trivia night is made easier with the "Jeopardy!" app.

"Jeopardy!" host Alex Trebek. Kris Connor/Getty Images

The ever-popular game Animal Crossing has a mobile version.

Animal Crossing. Nintendo

Heads Up makes for hours of laughs with the whole family.

Heads Up. App Store

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