#LockdownSA: Fun game apps for the whole family

With the national lockdown consigning everyone to their homes, it can get pretty boring.

The Berea Mail has a list of fun mobile applications that you can play with your family and friends to run down the clock.

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All these games are available for free download on all play stores.

Charades
It is the most popular mobile application right now. It’s a fairly simple fun game that everyone can participate in.

All you have to do is pick a category, it can be movies, songs, sports etc. and hold the phone on your forehead, your partner/s have to describe the word on your phone and you have to guess as many words as possible before the time runs out.

The app allows you to act out the words and even sing them. The app has a simple user interface and is guaranteed fun for all ages.

Houseparty
This is for people who are stuck alone or want to play with their friends via video call. Houseparty is a video calling app that can accommodate a maximum of 8 people.

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What separates Houseparty from other apps is that it comes with installed games like Heads Up, Trivia, Chips and Guac that you can play in real time with your friends.

Starmaker
If during this lockdown you uncovered your secret singing talent, then this is the app for you. It is basically online karaoke.

The app comes filled with hundreds of hit singles from many artists across the world, you select a song you like, the lyrics come up on your screen and you sing.

You can video record yourself singing, have a duet with a friend or join strangers in their singing party.

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