Add some unsocial fun to your kids' virtual play days with these online games that can be played with friends.

The past year has been a difficult one for us all, with parents and children coping with the transition to distance learning and online activities -- even though children were able to stay outside and see friends from a distance for much of the pandemic. Now that we're in the middle of winter, when indoor and outdoor activities are mostly on hold, making sure your child stays connected with peers can be a challenge. Fortunately, technology allows them to still socialize. Here are 5 online games for kids to play with friends and family!

No matter how you play it, it's an instant classic. Children love this game and often play it indoors at school during recess. Now they can challenge friends at home with this online version. This way multiple friends can have fun together.

Children can compete with friends, and you can arrange for them to play with their best friends in the same grade or with children of different levels.