This Valentine's Day, forget bout' going out! Cuddle up with your bae & play these fun online games in bed.
P.S. Works for a group of single, lonely buddies too, ….minus the cuddling.
1- Alone Together
Were escape rooms your old go-to dates? Alone Together lets you play Sherlock with bae, even if you're miles away. Free-of-charge, of course!
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You'll play as Player 1 & Player 2 on two separate devices. Each will have different puzzles with hints to solve. So, make sure both of you are on Skype, Facetime or Discord. To win, you need to communicate your best & escape. But if you're stuck, here's a walkthrough to guide your way out.
If you loved the mystery, purchase its sequel Together Apart too.
Enter your labyrinth here.
2- Drunk Pirate
Make your night steamier with a few rounds of booze. But, add some fun with this drinking game on Drunk Pirate.
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You'll see a bunch of cards with truth or dare, crazy challenges & rules that one or all must follow. Arm wrestling, stripping or smooching- this free UK-based site will turn the heat up in your bedroom. Drink safe.
Check it out here.
3- Space Team
Before Among Us, there was Space Team! This time, you're a crew, trying to stop your ship from falling apart, plus escaping an exploding star.
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Each player plays on their own device, with buttons, sliders & dials on a random control panel. There will be different instructions sent to each teammate. Make sure you coordinate & shout at each other to win. Oh yeah, there's a timer to keep up with! So, moment of truth, who's actually the chill one in the middle of a space crisis: you or your partner?
Download free on iOS or Android.
4- Take This Lollipop 2
Classic trick to snuggle in bae's arms = horror movies. But, what if you guys can play the main characters of the thriller itself?
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Take This Lollipop 2 is a 2020 interactive game made by two American filmmakers, Jason Zada & Jason Nikel. It's basically a sequel from a popular Facebook app in 2011 by the same name. All you need to do is enter your name & turn on your webcam in a bright spot. Not gonna spoil much for you! Just one thing: watch your back!
Disclaimer: Not for the weak-hearted.
Get your lollipop here.
5- Hogwarts Digital Escape Room
Bring Hogwarts into your room with this Google Forms-based game. Nope, no J.K. Rowling involved this time. The free-to-play room is created by a librarian from the Peters Township Public Library in Pennsylvania, Sydney Krawiec.
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No spoiler here! But, you guys will see a bunch of images packed with hints along the way to help you solve the puzzles. To set the mood, play the HP theme song on Spotify.
Brownie points for you if your lover's a Potterhead!
Here's your Platform 9 1/2 into a magical world!
Love is a game that two can play & both can win. -Unknown
