Netgames
Board games rebuilt for a group on a video call, with each person playing from their own phone. Codenames and Wavelength included.
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How to get the most from it
Netgames sits in Party Games under Play, filed as coffee break.
- Set aside five to fifteen minutes and give it your proper attention.
- It works on a phone or a desktop, so open it on whatever is nearest.
- It works with the sound off, so it is fine on a train or in a quiet office.
- No account needed — you can start without signing up.
- Go in expecting something clever and useful.
About this category: Drawing, guessing, lying and word association, played with a group over a link. The rare category that is better on a call than in person.
Good for
- Filling a coffee break properly
- Being impressed by a clever idea
- Getting something practical done
- A quiet break at your desk
- Killing time on your phone
- Trying it with zero commitment
Netgames: quick answers
Is Netgames free?
Yes. Netgames is free to use and needs no account.
Do I need an account to use Netgames?
No. You can use Netgames without signing up for anything.
Does Netgames work on a phone?
Yes. Netgames works on phones as well as desktop browsers.
Is Netgames safe for work?
Yes, we file it as safe for work. It also works muted.
How long does Netgames take?
We file it as "Coffee break": Five to fifteen minutes of proper attention.
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