AMAZON’S Alexa can do way more than just set your timers for dinner – it can also keep you entertained with games.
The popular AI device, which was first launched in 2014, has become something of a home staple.
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And since its launch, it has only improved in terms of handy features and tools.
Included in these newer features are a ton of entertaining games that you can play with both friends and family.
The games range from timeless classics to popular card games to Alexa originals.
That said, here are nine games you absolutely need to try on your Alexa device.
1. Play Akinator
Users can try to stump Alexa with Akinator – a form of 20 questions, where you think of a character.
You then answer a series of yes-or-no questions and Alexa tries to guess who you’re thinking of.
To start a game, say, “Alexa, open Akinator.”
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2. Bingo
Bingo is one of the several classics you can play on your Alexa.
Just say, “Alexa, open Bingo” and she’ll call out each number.
To move on to the next number, say “Next” or “Call the next number.”
When someone wins, just yell out “Bingo!” and the game will conclude.
To play this game, you will need to download the number cards from lovemyecho.com.
3. The Wayne Investigation (Batman game)
Batman fan? With “The Wayne Investigation” you can find out who killed Bruce Wayne’s parents, Thomas and Martha Wayne.
The mystery game guides you as you explore the streets of Gotham to solve the murders.
To launch this, say “Open The Wayne Investigation.”
4. Blackjack
If you’re a fan of card games, you can play Blackjack with Alexa.
To enable and open it, just say, “Alexa, open The Dealer.”
The AI dealer will hand you your cards and Alexa will speak out your picks.
It will then ask you if you want to ‘hit’ or ‘stand.’
Alexa will tell then you what the dealer chose to do and whether you won or not.
5. The Magic Door
This choose-your-own-adevnture game is more suitable for younger users.
There are currently nine stories to choose from in The Magic Door, such as helping the princess find her crown, or saving monkeys on a tropical island.
Just tell Alexa to “open The Magic Door.”
6. Song Quiz
Song Quiz is for the ultimate music lovers.
The feature comes with a catalogue of thousands of songs from the last 60 years and the object is to guess the correct title and artist.
To begin playing, just say, “Alexa, open Song Quiz,” then select one of the playlists for different decades.
7. Jeopardy!
This Alexa skill is based on the popular game show Jeopardy!.
Simply ask Alexa to “open Jeopardy!” and don’t forget to answer the prompts with “what is…”
You can even play the categories from the latest episode.
8. True or False?
True or False? is a trivia game, which you can play with up to 20 people.
You are asked questions about the world and you must answer with either “true” or “false”.
To start up this game, say “Alexa start True or False?”
9. Love Story
Love Story is one of Alexa’s skills that is meant to help you reignite the spark between you and your partner.
Simply answer a couple of questions and say “stop” after each one, so Alexa can remember the answers for next time.
Just say “Alexa, open love story”.
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