Facebook enables users to play games during video calls on Messenger
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Each game supports a different number of players, but most games can be played with just two people.
(Web Desk) – With latest update, Facebook Gaming has enabled the users to play their favorite games during video calls on Messenger.
“This new, shared experience in Messenger makes it easy to play games with friends and family while in a video call, allowing you to deepen connections with friends and family by engaging in conversations and gameplay at the same time,” the company said in a blogpost.
There are 14 free-to-play games available in Messenger video calls on iOS, Android, and web, with no installs required. Games include a mix of brand new titles, like Card Wars by Bombay Play and Exploding Kittens by Coatsink as well as some fan favorites like Mini Golf FRVR by FRVR and Words With Friends by Zynga.
Each game supports a different number of players, but most games can be played with just two people.
To access the games, start a video call on Messenger and tap the group mode button in the center, then tap on the “Play” icon and browse through the games library.
“We know games are an important and fun way for people to connect with those they care about and make new friends, so we'll be working to bring more free games to the platform this year,” the company said.
