Some of the best games out there are free and could be used with friends and family over FB Rooms (or Zoom).
If you have other suggestions – please let me know.
| Name | Why you should play it? | Online version | Comments |
| Settlers Of Catan | Negotiation and trading – fun fun fun | https://www.catan.com/game/catan-universe | Free/Paid. My favorite. |
| Among Us | A classic from the NRiB OGs | https://store.steampowered.com/app/945360/Among_Us/ | Free. A Fun one with co-workers as well. |
| Draw battle | Show your super power drawing skills | https://drawbattle.io/ | Free |
| Jackbox.tv | Great production value, variety of modes, easy drop in/drop out | https://jackbox.tv/ | Paid |
| Poker | Tons of clients out there! Would probably work best as directly advertised poker game night. Black Tie not required but encouraged | https://www.pokernow.club/ | Many more options |
| Escape Room | There’s a few self-run online escape rooms that I’ve annecdotally heard are quite fun (better than some chaperoned virtual escape rooms) | Many options – Google will help here Here is one example | Free/Paid. A great way to learn about your friends… |
| Spaceteam | A game of coordination amidst chaos: what better way to build teamwork and camaraderie | Mobile app | Free |
| Word Up | Zero learning curve, runs quick and smooth | Mobile app | Free |
| One Night Ultimate Werewolf | Similar to Among Us, this game of deception moves fast and has just one round | https://netgames.io/games/onu-werewolf/ | Free – A Fun one… lots of laughs. |
| Codenames | Easy to learn, fun to play, scales to any number of players | https://codenames.game/ | Free |
| Avalon | This game of deception involves imperfect knowledge in the midst of good vs evil. Similar to One Night Ultimate Werewolf, but consists of five rounds instead of one | https://avalon.fun/ | Free |
Ido Green 
I’m so glad, you did not mention addicting games like Fortnite, that aren’t really fun.