During the times of the Corona virus, it is harder to maintain social contacts. Here are 5 games for you that make it easy!
The current lockdown restrictions in many parts of the world mean that many people have to spend much more time at home than they actually like. But luckily we live in the age of the internet and can stay in touch with friends, acquaintances, and family. But how do you pass the time? And ideally in a social game that you can experience together?
That’s exactly why we’ve selected 5 games in which social interaction (or sometimes also a loving rivalry) is the focus. You can play these online games with two or with even more players. It’s possible to communicate via Skype, Discord, or similar software while playing, and in many cases, it’s even helpful.
For those who need to minimize their physical social contacts, these 5 games can at least provide a nice time with friends and family.
1. Minecraft
Okay, this game probably won’t surprise anyone on the list, yet it definitely deserves its place here. Minecraft has been regarded for years as one of the most social and at the same time relaxing games that you can play with your friends.
What is Minecraft about? In Minecraft, you have an endlessly vast game world made up entirely of blocks. You can shape and reshape it completely freely. You start simply by chopping down some trees to create your first tools, like pickaxes or torches. Gradually, you gather more and more resources, such as gold or even diamonds, to become faster and more efficient.
In Minecraft, creativity knows no bounds—aside from block design. You can build a huge farm, a grand castle, a dark fortress in the Nether, or a vast network of caves where you might get lost. If you want, you can even explore our entire Earth in Minecraft.
But there is also plenty for action lovers to do in Minecraft. Because when the sun sets in the game, all sorts of dark creatures attack and try to overrun the players’ shelters. This threat decreases significantly after the first nights, as thick walls do provide good protection.
However, you can venture deeper into caves and even enter a kind of “Hell World,” the Nether. Here, even more cool and unique resources beckon to further refine your buildings and armor.
Despite these threats, Minecraft has a very friendly, simple graphic style, making it suitable for children. So if you’re looking for a game “for the whole family,” then Minecraft is definitely a big recommendation.
And even if you want to take a bit of distance from others and just ‘build on your own,’ that’s no problem. You just move 100 blocks away in one direction and show your friends after a few hours what cool construction project you’ve accomplished. At least until someone finds it funny to distribute TNT everywhere…
How much does Minecraft cost? Minecraft can currently be for just about €24 and can be purchased on the official Minecraft website.
How many players is Minecraft suitable for? There is practically no upper limit for players in Minecraft. You can play with as many players on a server as you want. (1-100 players)
However, if you only have a weak computer or want to play with many friends at the same time, you should consider renting a Minecraft server for a while. There are many offers for this, and they often cost only a few euros per month and significantly enhance the gaming experience.
