How can I use the Heads Up game in a Zoom meeting? Is there any way to do this, or is it just for Apple users only?
How can I use the Heads Up game in a Zoom meeting? Is there any way to do this, or is it just for Apple users only?
Heads Up! is a popular party game that involves one player
holding a card with a word on their forehead while the other players give clues
to help them guess the word. While there is an official Heads Up! app available
for iOS and Android, it's not necessary to use the app to play the game in a Zoom meeting. You can play a virtual version of Heads Up! using Zoom by
following these steps:
Prepare the Words:
Create a list of words or phrases that players will use for the game. Each participant can take turns being the one guessing the word.
Share Screen:
In your Zoom meeting, use the "Share Screen" feature to display the list of words or phrases. You can use a document, presentation, or even a simple text editor to show the words.
Rotate Roles:
Have one participant be the "guesser" at a time, while others provide clues. After a set time or when the guesser correctly identifies the word, rotate roles.
Use the Chat Feature:
Set a Timer:
Use the Zoom meeting's timer feature or an external timer to limit the time for each round. This helps keep the game moving and adds a sense of urgency.
Optional: Record Scores:
If you want to keep track of scores, you can use a separate document or spreadsheet to record points for each correctly guessed word.
Consider Virtual Backgrounds:
To add a fun element, participants can use Zoom's virtual backgrounds to create a theme for the game. For example, you can choose backgrounds related to the categories of words you're using.
The Heads Up! app is not necessary for this virtual version, and you can play the game on Zoom regardless of whether you're using an Apple device or not. Simply use Zoom's screen-sharing and chat features to facilitate the game.
