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Video games may not be the traditional girls night activities, but when all the girls aren’t in one place or it’s a fairly small group, gaming can actually be just about one of the most effective, fast and fun activities to coordinate. Especially, when you want to get a friend from out of town in on the action.
Here are some great games to consider if you’ve got a group of ladies ready to win:
LITTLE BIG PLANET 3:
I love this game for a few reasons: the loud British announcer. The somewhat genderless main character. (Yes, he’s technically named sackboy, but you know, you can totally dress it as a girl…) And the never really die every aspect to the game play. This means newbies and experts can play together without it feeling like a totally frustrating experience. And the newest iteration is joyously fun to play as partners or a group.
MUSHROOM WARS:
It’s definitely an oldie, but still a goodie. This online strategy game is especially great when playing with friends who are in different locations. Plus, it starts out super easy, but gets difficult before the alcohol is really kicking in.
DIVEKICK:
This game is basically Mortal Kombat if Mortal Kombat smoked a joint and got super silly before turning on the Playstation or XBox. The basic gist is this: there are two moves… diving. And kicking. That’s it. If you can master those, you can win the game. Also, if there are burning resentments or frustrations in the room, I promise this game can help alleviate that too.
DRAWFUL:
This game is technically part of the Jack Box Party Pack, which is named after the famous game, You Don’t Know Jack. And while all those other games are fine and well, I promise you, will you not laugh with the same passion and spit takedness at those games like you will with this one. Basically, it uses your smartphones or tablets as a writing surface and game pad for each player. It’s easy and funny and ridiculous and I promise you, it will be the hit of the night.
BATTLEBLOCK THEATER:
Unfortunately, this game isn’t on Playstation yet, but it is on XBox, so whomp whomp. If you’re familiar with Behemoth’s design and work, you know it’s cute and wonderful and funny and charming and somehow violent and wild and adventurous at the same time. There’s no reason not to try this game. It’s ridiculous. And that makes it fun.
What games are you go-tos for girls night? These multiplayer fun-fests are really wonderful alternatives to movies and TV binges, so go forth and Play!
