Now that the majority of the country is practicing social distancing, the way we entertain ourselves has drastically changed. Musicians are streaming concerts on YouTube, comedians are going live on Instagram, and people all over the world are using Zoom well after their work calls are over in order to spend time with loved ones. But if your video chat hangs are starting to feel a bit repetitive (read: You're drinking way more wine than usual), a game night on Zoom may provide a much-needed reprieve.

Group games are so important to kids for so many reasons. You can still sing your heart out with friends, challenge grandparents to a round of Pictionary, or ask your cousin to play a game of Battleship. Despite the circumstances, kids just want to have fun. So, let the games begin! The Escape Game Remote Adventures. Nashville-based The Escape Game has 19 locations nationwide (everywhere from Atlanta to San Francisco), and all locations have reopened for in-person games with extra precautions and sanitizing. But for those looking for a virtual experience (or if you want to play with friends and family who live far away.

'Using video conferencing technology to have fun, to engage with other people, and to connect socially, reminds us that we are not alone and that we have people there to support us,' Dr. Josh Klapow, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist and associate professor of public health at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, tells Bustle.

Hopping on video chat can be a great way to feel less isolated. Folks everywhere are propping up their phones while they cook together, watch movies, or simply have conversations. But the fun of a game night, in particular, can make these quiet evenings seem a little less strange and a lot more nostalgic. Battling it out with friends might even ease coronavirus-related anxiety, at least for a little while, as you focus your mind elsewhere.

Here, a few ideas for ways to have a Zoom game night, so you can stay connected from afar.

Get to know your friends even better by playing a game of 21 Questions. To get things started, have everyone come up with a list of 21 Qs, then roll a die, and have the person with the lower number answer first.

The person who is asking should start with easy questions, like, 'What did you have for breakfast this morning?' Then move onto ones that are more risqué, if your friends are OK with that.

You can ask 'what if?' questions, pose interesting scenarios, ask about dreams and fears — or whatever else sounds fun.

A true friendship can thrive long-distance and be celebrated on holidays like Friendsgiving with a sweet, virtual party. While your turkey's in the oven, you and your friends can have fun on Zoom from the comforts of your own homes with these virtual Friendsgiving games. Who said game night needed to be under one roof, anyway? With a little creativity and some competitive spirit, your friend group can have the most epic celebration no matter where everyone's located this year.

By now, you may have exhausted your go-to virtual games during happy hours. It's prime time to look for something out of the box, and an easy way to do that is by funneling your fave games through a Thanksgiving lens. For example, get a festive trivia game going where everyone can say what they love the most about the winner. Since you're already spending so much time in your kitchen, try a few baking games, like a recipe swap or a decorating challenge. You may also have time for a scavenger hunt around the house while you wait for your pumpkin pie to cool down.

The food and drinks are all set for your party. All that's left to do is settle on the fun, so go ahead and schedule any of these seven virtual Friendsgiving games with your main squeezes.

1. 'May The Best Slice Win'

If you've ever wanted to be a contestant on a baking show like Nailed It!, now's your chance. This game is all about decorating the most aesthetically-pleasing slice of pie. Set up bowls of colorful sprinkles, edible flowers, and icing. Then, start a timer and have everyone get as creative as they'd please.

Post your masterpieces on Insta, and let a poll on someone's Insta Story determine which presentation deserves the gold. May the best slice win.

2. 'The Thanksgiving Basket'

Put together a scavenger hunt where your friends have to gather up different Thanksgiving-related things in their house. It can be as simple as a can of cranberry sauce or as specific as a homemade Thanksgiving decoration they made back in grade school.

Send over a list to your friends, set a timer, and let everyone gather up their goods in a basket. Once the time's up, everyone can do a show-and-tell of their Thanksgiving basket, and see who was able to find the most items on the list.

3. 'Thanks For The Mems'

Thanksgiving is all about reflecting on the good times with the ones you love most. This game is super sweet, but it can also be full of LOLs.

Using a random word generator as a suggestion, tell the first story that comes to mind when you think of your word. The goal is to get creative here. It could be a story about the time you all went on a cross-country road trip in college or stayed up all night prank phone calling your crushes at a middle school sleepover. The best story wins.

4. 'Gratitude Trivia'

Trivia never gets old, and it can easily be played virtually. Either come up with your own questions or play a game like Trivia Murder Party on JackBox. What will make this game Friendsgiving-themed and super sweet is that everyone can say one thing they're most grateful for about the winner.

5. 'The Recipe Swap'

Your kitchen will already be prepped for this virtual game. Share some of your favorite family recipes with your friends by doing a recipe swap. While someone tries to tackle a pumpkin pie, you could be making your very first green bean casserole.

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6. 'The One Where You're All The 'Friends' Characters'

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Friends has some of the greatest Thanksgiving episodes of a TV show. If it's a tradition to watch these episodes with your besties, now you can play a part.

Assign each one of your friends a Friends character to be. Whoever's Monica can put a turkey hat on their head, and whoever's Joey can wear every shirt in their closet to mock Chandler. When you sign into your Zoom party, vote on who did the best job recreating their character, and keep the roles going all the way through dinner.

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7. 'The Mystery Box Challenge'

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Another fun cooking challenge is putting together mystery boxes. Take your computer to your kitchen cabinets and pantry, and let your friends pick and choose different ingredients. Once you have a mystery box filled with goods, you must get creative and put together a dish with those chosen ingredients for your Friendsgiving 'dinner.' You never know. You could end up making your new favorite dish to serve every year.