Staying social is part of staying well. Whether you’re planning a quick game night for new friends, hosting a full campaign with friends across time zones, or watching a show with family back home, these tools help bring people together on any device, from anywhere.
| Tool | Platform | Friends Limit | Best For | Chat Features | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metastream (free and open source) | Web | Unlimited | Tech-savvy movie buffs | Text only | Queue multiple videos consecutively plus timestamp memory if you end early |
| Rave (freemium) | Apple, Android, Web | Unlimited | Most users | Text only | Easy setup across all devices |
| Scener (freemium) | Chrome, Apple | 10 | Small intimate groups | Text, audio, video | Full communication experience |
Prefer traditional board games? → Tabletopia (freemium)
Into role-playing adventures? → Roll20 (freemium)
Want to play the same game together? → Jackbox Games (prices typically range from $10 to $30) or Steam
Playing solo but want to share your library? → Steam
Offers over 2,500 digital board games available across PC, Mac, iOS, and Android. Friends can join even without Tabletopia accounts. Features automated card shuffling and turn tracking, but you'll need to know the rules (rulebooks provided). Perfect for board game enthusiasts missing in-person game nights.
This is a three-player setup for the board game Cuba; the same sized table would be too big for a two player game or too small for a five player game.
