If your main hobby involves following a sport, it can sometimes be frustrating out of season when there are not that many games and certainly no major competitions to watch and cheer on. Whether you’re bored and want something new to do or simply want something else to pass the time in between spending time playing, watching, or getting involved in sports some other way, the good news is that gaming can be a great alternative. You can choose to play a wide range of sports games or play online games like casino games where you can pass the time and be in with a chance of winning some extra money too. If you’re looking for some ideas to keep you entertained in between matches and competitions, here are some games that you might want to try.
Sports Games:
It’s really a no-brainer – if you enjoy sports, then sporting games are probably going to be your first choice. If you have an Xbox or PlayStation, then FIFA is a great game for people who love football, allowing you to take charge of a player or a team. You can play in different modes including against the computer or against other players in multiplayer mode, which gives you the chance to socialise more with friends who share your interests and passions.
Poker:
Poker is a fun game that a lot of sports players like to play in their spare time to wind down and focus on something different to training and improving their skills on the field or pitch. It’s a fun card game that you can play online for free using apps like Zynga Poker or console and PC games like Prominence Poker.
If you want to win real money, you can find poker available to play in different formats at a range of online casino websites and apps. Video poker is an option where you are playing against the computer, or you can take part in online multi-player poker tournaments where you can play against strangers.
Blackjack:
Blackjack is another fun game that you can play either on your own or against friends. You can easily play it in real life if you have a deck of cards and a group of willing friends, and there are many options for playing this game online too. You will be dealt a hand and then need to aim to get the combination of cards at a number that is higher than what the dealer has, but the catch is that you don’t see the dealer’s full hand until you ‘stand’ or indicate that you do not want any more cards to be added to your hand. The limit is 21 – any more than this, and your hand will ‘go bust’ and automatically lose.
Among Us:
One fun game that took the world by storm during the COVID19 pandemic is Among Us. This is a multiplayer game but there are plenty of open servers around the world so there’s no need to worry if none of your friends want to play since you can simply join a game and play with strangers. If you enjoy mystery and figuring out who did something, then this is a game that could keep you entertained for hours on end. You’ll be playing as part of a team on a spaceship with a range of tasks to complete – but one player is an imposter, and they must kill the other teammates. The aim of the game for everybody else is to figure out who the imposter is and remove them from the ship.
QuizUp:
If you want to test or improve your sports knowledge, general knowledge, and expertise on other topics while you are passing the time, QuizUp is a games app that you might enjoy. This quiz app can be played alone, or you can play against your friends. You can choose from a vast range of topics to choose from including a wide range of sporting topics so that by the time the next season begins, you’re going to be even more of an expert at your favourite game.
Drawy:
This is a fun and lighthearted game that pretty much anybody can play. It involves drawing pictures on your screen using your touch screen, mouse or a graphics tablet and having other players guess what you are drawing. When it’s your round, you’ll be given a few words to choose from and you’ll need to draw a picture of whichever word you choose.
Geoguessr:
If you like geography and have been interested in exploring the world online during the COVID19 pandemic, this could be an ideal game to keep you occupied in your spare time. During this game, you’ll be dropped into a pin on Google Maps Street View that could be anywhere in the world. There are different versions to choose from including top landmarks and tourist attractions or general areas worldwide. You won’t be given any information as to where you are, so you need to look at things like road signs and other objects on street view such as which lanes the cars are using on the roads to guess where you might be.
Words With Friends:
Another popular mobile game that you might like playing to pass the time is Words With Friends, especially if you like Scrabble. During the game you are given a set of letters that you need to use to make a word from. The higher the number of letters you use and the more complex the words, the more points you earn. You can play against people you know or join teams of randomers also using the app to play against each other.
If there’s little to do in the way of following your favourite sport right now or you just feel like a change, why not play one of these fun games to pass the time?
