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12 Virtual Games To Play On Mother’s Day That Are Even Better Than Brunch

by Marisa Casciano
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Celebrating your mom or the mom figure in your life from a distance may seem less exciting than your usual brunch with mimosas and presents galore. But, having a virtual celebration gives you the opportunity to bring everyone in your family together, no matter where they live in the world. Not to mention, the day can get incredibly lively thanks to these virtual games for Mother's Day that are even better than your mom's go-to margarita placed next to a heaping plate of bacon and eggs.

That’s a bold statement, but these virtual games for Mother’s Day are so fun-filled that your mom may propose putting a virtual happy hour in the books next. After seeing everyone laugh together and show off their competitive sides, she’ll want to gather everyone up again and spend time with her favorite people. The truth is, even though you're not by her side during her special weekend, keeping up with your annual traditions like two-hour brunch, your mom’s beyond excited to spend quality time with you and your siblings virtually.

To her, the best gift you could ever give her on Mother’s Day — or any day, for that matter — is time with the people she loves, playing games, catching up, and looking back on sweet memories. Here are the 12 virtual games for Mother’s Day you should play on May 9, 2021 and beyond to celebrate your favorite person.

01Mother's Day Bingo

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First, take some inspiration from some of the other virtual bingo games you may have played with friends or family members. Create a bingo card that completely revolves around your mom in celebration of Mother's Day. You can fill the boxes on the board with items like "drink a mimosa," "open or give a present," and "send a sweet text." Whenever one of your family members completes one of those tasks, it'll be in true spirit of the holiday.

02Sip, Sip, Hooray

Give your mom the spotlight on Mother's Day, and make her feel like she's hosting her own cooking show called "Sip, Sip, Hooray." Allot a half hour of your celebration to this game where she can make whatever cocktails and appetizers she likes, and coach you through the steps to make your own at home. She'll adore sharing her skills and sips with you.

03Would She Rather...

"Would She Rather..." will really test you and your closest family members. Throughout the game, you’ll need to reveal your mom's preferences on television shows, snacks, and famous people. Before your crew plays, be sure to design and distribute a printable that everyone can follow along with. It'll make playing this game virtually so much more fun and simple.

04Pics Or It Didn't Happen

Your mom probably has tons of scrapbooks and photo albums commemorating your family vacations, first days of school, and backyard adventures. Now is the time to go through them and play "Pics Or It Didn't Happen." Create a list of various recitals, proms, or weekend trips you've gone on together, and see who in your crew can find a picture of that moment the quickest. If you never delete the photos in your camera roll, you're bound to dominate this game.

05Let's NamaSTAY At Home

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Essentially, "Let's NamaSTAY At Home" is all about seeing who can hold different yoga poses the longest. Start by giving your family members a pose to do like tree pose, a backbend, or crow. (Any fans of Moira Rose from Schitt’s Creek will adore that one.) Then, at the same time, get into position and have a unique and fitness-driven kind of celebration.

06The World's Greatest Waffle

You're not sitting down at a restaurant and having your typical brunch with your mom on Mother's Day, but that doesn't mean you can't treat yourselves to some waffles. Do yourself a favor and play "The World's Greatest Waffle," which requires each of your family members to rush to their kitchen and put together the breakfast food of their dreams. Your mom gets to rate who's is the best based on presentation, creativity, and skill.

07Advice Column

Nobody gives advice like your mom, and during this game — conveniently titled "Advice Column" — you get to tap into the advice only your mom could give. To play, come up with some scenarios such as, "I'm crushing on my friend, but I don't know if I should do anything about it," and "I can't decide if I should study abroad or travel after college." Then, give your mom a chance to do what she does best.

08Name That Nail Color

How well does your mom know her nail polish colors? Find out with "Name That Nail Color." Turn your virtual hangout into a spa by changing your background on Zoom to a waterfall or a relaxing pool. Then, grab your mom's favorite polishes from your bathroom and see if your mom knows what clever and pun-inspired names they go by.

09Gone Hiking

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Spring has sprung, and you and your mom can celebrate the holiday and nice weather by going on a virtual hike. To do this, you just need to change your backgrounds on Zoom, or queue up a virtual tour of a national park on your individual computers. Then, play "guide" and bring your mom to the niftiest spots in each park to see glorious mountaintops and beautiful trees.

10The Cool Mom Club

You may be a little biased, but you firmly believe your mom is the absolutely coolest. During “The Cool Mom Club,” you’ll highlight the coolest things she’s done, said, and worn via a PowerPoint presentation. The presentation should feature other cool moms from movies, television shows, and books that your mom compares to. By the end, she should feel totally hyped up.

11Honey Roast

Have you watched the episode of New Girl when the entire friend group puts on a honey roast for Winston after he gets into the police academy? If so, then you may already know how this game goes. If not, “Honey Roast” is a roast of your mom where you only say nice things. You can hilariously compliment your mom’s smile, sense of humor, or smarts. Make sure both you and your siblings are prepared before the game begins, so your jokes can really land.

12Fashion Show

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Last but not least, give your mom a chance to show off some chic #looks and play "Fashion Show." Put on some music that sets the tone for the show, and watch as she struts down the hallway in her sundresses, blazers, or favorite hats. Record the entire hangout to look back on during future Mother's Day celebrations, and even birthdays.

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