Games to play on a video call
Video calls with friends and family get quiet after the first ten minutes. A game fixes that. With these, nobody has to share their screen: stay on the call, open the game link on your phone, and play together while you talk.
Perfect for friends in different cities, cousins abroad, or a Friday call with the team.
Our picks
4 games · tap to play-
Who's the Imposter?
Made for talking. Everyone gives a clue about the secret word on the call, then you vote — the arguing is the fun part.
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Bullshit Trivia
Everyone writes a fake answer on their phone, then you vote on the call. Great for mixed groups who don't all know each other.
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Tambola
Everyone gets a ticket on their own screen and the numbers are called for you, so it runs smoothly even with a big family call.
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Dobble
A fast reflex game for when the call needs some energy. Up to 10 players.
Set it up in two minutes
- Start your call as usual on Zoom, Google Meet, Teams or WhatsApp.
- One person opens a game here and creates a room.
- Paste the room link into the call chat or your WhatsApp group.
- Everyone opens it on their phone — or in a second browser tab if they are on a laptop.
- Keep the call audio on and play.
Tips for smooth video call games
- If you are on the call from a laptop, play the game on your phone so you can still see everyone's faces.
- Mute the game sounds on your phone if they echo through the call.
- Choose one person as the host who starts each round and keeps things moving.
- For big groups, Tambola works best; for 4 to 8 people, try Who's the Imposter or Bullshit Trivia.
Questions & answers
Do I need to share my screen?
No. Every player opens the game on their own device, so screen sharing isn't needed.
Does it work with a WhatsApp video call?
Yes. Keep the WhatsApp call going and open the game link in your phone's browser.
Do the other players need an account?
No. They just open the link and type a name.