1. Download the App Houseparty on your smartphone, tablet or computer before we meet. The game is free to download and use.

  a. Download the App for iPhones & iPads here

 b. Download the App for Android phones here

 c. If playing on your computer, the App must be played on Google Chrome.    Click this link to play on your computer and log in

 d. You can also download the App at the App store or Google Play store on your smartphone or tablet by typing in Houseparty in the search bar

e. Connect with me on Houseparty before Game Time

2. Join Zoom Meeting (this will allow us to see and hear each other)

3. In the chat function of the Zoom meeting, put your name and game request once the class is live. 

a. Games are: Chips and Guac (different version of Apples to Apples), Heads Up!, Trivia, Quick Draw!

b. Try playing the games with your family to get an idea of how the app and games work

c. We will vote on which game to play first. 

d. We will have time for every game at least once

4. Go on Houseparty app.  I will invite participants for each game to join me.

a. For some games we can play in separate groups
b. If you are not playing in a game, keep yourself on mute while listening to other people playing. When it is your turn to play unmute yourself

c. The chat function in Zoom is a great tool to cheer on your friends and talk with your friends during games!

Click here for directions on Chips and Guac, Trivia, Heads Up! and Quick Draw!