Ask HN: Online games to play with isolated loved ones

#1

Post by tangental » Sat, Mar 07, 2020, 8:11 PM UTC

With a lot of older people isolated in care facilities, and general advice for older people to stay at home, what online games are there out there suitable for families and friends to play together?

Re: Ask HN: Online games to play with isolated loved ones

#2

Post by nickmancol » Sat, Mar 07, 2020, 11:18 PM UTC

This one is simple, cheap and enjoyable for many age targets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NFQS26B you can get a version for kids too.

Re: Ask HN: Online games to play with isolated loved ones

#3

Post by ChrisGranger » Sun, Mar 08, 2020, 2:12 AM UTC

nickmancol wrote: post #2

This one is simple, cheap and enjoyable for many age targets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NFQS26B you can get a version for kids too.

The question is asking about online games...

Re: Ask HN: Online games to play with isolated loved ones

#4

Post by yanko » Sun, Mar 08, 2020, 5:12 PM UTC

Escape from Tarkov Is a good choice

Re: Ask HN: Online games to play with isolated loved ones

#5

Post by nickmancol » Mon, Mar 09, 2020, 1:58 AM UTC

ChrisGranger wrote: post #3

nickmancol wrote: post #2

This one is simple, cheap and enjoyable for many age targets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NFQS26B you can get a version for kids too.

The question is asking about online games...

Oh sorry, missed completely. Then I would say Civ 4.