The world, as we knew it, has changed. From the strain on our healthcare system to the marginalization of the minority communities, we keep hearing grim and bad news every day. Hearing about the casualties around us is bound to create mental distress for many people.

Our social and personal lives have been disturbed. Offices are closed, and we are asked to work from home. Kids can’t go to schools, and they have to be homeschooled. No business is allowed to operate, so we can’t go out to buy anything but essential supplies.

All in all, people are stuck at home without an indication of how long the lockdown will last. So, while there isn’t much to do at home, people are seeking ingenious ways to occupy themselves. Thus, we are seeing our social media timelines filled with cheeky videos of both men and women doing things for the first time.

Likewise, our kids cannot go out to play and enjoy time with friends. So, they are bringing fun to their homes. What’s helping them in doing so? Video games!

Video games provide a perfect escape route from all the stress that’s crushing you down. According to CNN, gaming is one of the ways to save your sanity and keep the anxiety at bay in the current situation.

If you are a pro gamer, you probably have a list of your preferred games. But, in case you have stepped into this realm due to COVID-19, we can help you curate a list.

Below, we have listed six best beginner-friendly games to play during social distancing.

1. Call of Duty: Warzone

Call of Duty is one of the most famous war games, and now it has a battle royale version. It features 150-player lobbies competing in a trios format. You can play solo as well, but you will be at a disadvantage with other teams if you do so.

Alternatively, you have an option to form a squad with your friends as you enter the game together. Every player starts with a pistol and has to hunt for better gear throughout the match. Warzone is available for free, and the layout works fine on any multiple screens.

It supports crossplay, too. No matter what devices you play on, you can be with your friends and play together.

• Minecraft

Minecraft allows groups of eight players to meet online, explore the massive world of blocks, and construct towers together. You go through unique adventures throughout the different levels with the freedom to play as you like.

Think of it as an amalgamation of Lego and fantasy adventure. You and your friends can work on a project, like the Eiffel Tower, or you can opt to indulge in a mini-construction competition. The number of ways you can play with the blocks is endless.

Being a beginner, you can find helpful advice from YouTube communities and on gaming forums on how to play and excel in the game.

• Pokémon Go

Remember when Pokémon Go came out, and the gaming world couldn’t get enough of it? Yes, it was the perfect choice for nostalgia-seekers.

We know that this game is an antithesis to social distancing, as you have to wander out to catch Pokémon. But, the good news is that the developer Niantic has made massive changes to the game so that people can play from home.

It has introduced elements like “go battle league,” and beasties spawned around you to make the game more fun. Now, you can take part in Pokémon battles from the comfort of your home.

If you are looking for fun, passive, and mindless distraction, then this is the game for you!

• BlackJack

BlackJack by Unlimited Gamez Mo is a perfect mental exercise your brain needs during these days. In this game, you play against the dealer. You have to score 21 using your cards. In case you bust, the dealer wins.

As a newbie, you must understand the rules, the ways to develop your game, and, eventually, beat the bank. Once you have mastered the basics, you can then use the training mode and strategy guide to enhance your winning potential.

The game is available on the website, and you can play in on your mobile devices after paying a small subscription fee. You can also access many other games in multiple genres on the platform.

• Kahoot!

Kahoot! is a game-based learning platform that brings fun and engagement to more than 1 billion players every year at home, school, and work.

It is not like the other games on the list. Essentially, it is a website for designing, playing, and sharing multiple-choice quizzes about any subject you like.

James Paul Gee, an American researcher, argues that well-designed video games are efficient learning machines. They motivate and engage the players in such a way that they learn without being aware of it.

Kids can use this platform to develop their concepts and stay in the learning loop while the schools are shut. Plus, you can play it as a family and create a contest over who scores the best.

• FIFA 20

With most football fields closed until further notice, and football leagues being canceled, we are left to crave for the game. Fortunately, games like FIFA 20 are striving to provide us almost similar experiences. The developers have maxed out their efforts to make this title a joy on the virtual pitch.

Some of our most-loved players are also switching to FIFA 20 to spend their free time. The game gives you an option to go head-to-head against your friends online. You can play matches together and show your skills with the ball.

If you are new to FIFA, you can start at the beginner level, horn your skills and then challenge your friends for a professional game.

Summing Up

In this time of isolation, we need to maintain our spirits and social interactions. You can’t waltz into a nearby café to have a random chat session with friends; so, online games provide a perfect chance to meet up, chat, and experience fun together.

You don’t have to be a professional to play these games. Take it easy and play it to ease out your worries. Stressing over coins, scores, and leaderboards will only add to the already-burnt-out corona-crazy brain cells!

Stay Home and Have Fun.