What can’t Alexa do? The smart Amazon device can set alarms, report the weather and news, help you buy items from Amazon, and save electricity by turning off appliances. You can even ask Alexa to send you a free sample. But the device isn’t all work and no play. Heck, there’s even an Alexa guessing game, not to mention thousands of strategy, trivia, and guessing contests for your family game night or when your kids are bored.
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Gather around the Echo, friends. It’s time to play these 37 games for free.
Note: Some games have in-app purchases for certain features or premium content.
Amazon Echo Devices
In order to play all of the games below, you’ll need an Amazon Echo device. You can grab an Amazon Echo Dot for $50 or go with a screen version like the Echo Show for $90+ (comes in 5″, 8″, 10″ and 15″ screens). Watch for deep discounts on these smart speakers (we’re talking up to 70% off) during Prime Day in July and October, and Black Friday. You can also find Echo devices 50% off on Alexa’s birthday on Nov. 6.
Alexa Guessing Games
1. Akinator
Here’s some magical fun for the whole family. This Alexa guessing game only requires that each player thinks of a real or fictional character. The Akinator genie will ask you a few questions and tell you what character you’re thinking about.
Say, “Alexa, play Akinator”
2. Animal Guessing Game
Alexa will give a description of an animal and four chances to guess correctly. If you guess wrong, you’ll hear the description again, then a hint. This game has three difficulty levels: easy, medium, and hard.
Say, “Alexa, play Animal Guessing Game”
3. Guess The Animal
A slightly different variation from the one mentioned above, this game includes a series of clues that tell you about an animal. Be the fastest to guess to earn the most points. You can play either solo or in multiplayer mode.
Say, “Alexa, play Guess The Animal”
4. Guess Who I Am Game
In Guess Who I Am, you’ll hear the voices of several different characters. To move on to the next round, you must guess who one of them is. Guess wrong; game over for you.
Say, “Alexa, open Guess Who”
5. Number Guessing Game
This one requires you to guess the number Alexa chose. If your guess is incorrect, you’ll hear your number is higher or lower. Keep guessing until you get the number right.
Say, “Alexa, begin Guessing Game”
Strategy Games
6. Escape the Room
You are stuck in a room and need to figure the way out by picking up items and solving puzzles. The game has six rooms that increase in difficulty (the last three are a premium feature):
- Jail Cell
- Office
- Car
- Garage
- Spaceship
- Airplane
Say, “Alexa, play Escape the Room”
7. Gator Lake
The object of this strategy game is to retrieve your car keys from the middle of a lake that’s filled with hungry alligators. Your actions include swimming forward, diving down into the water, or acting like a wooden log.
Say, “Alexa, play Gator Lake”
8. The Magic Door
This choose-your-own-adventure style game requires paying attention to clues as you explore the land beyond The Magic Door.
Say, “Alexa, open The Magic Door”
Related: Playing road trip games can help make nerve-wracking family travels actually enjoyable.
Alexa Trivia/Quiz Games
9. Disney Hits Challenge
Think you know Disney trivia? Here’s your chance to prove it. This game tests players’ knowledge of Disney characters, movie titles, and lyrics.
Say, “Alexa, play Disney Hits Challenge”
10. Fact or Fib
This game will have you guessing whether statements given by Alexa are true or false. Fact or Fib questions are fun and family-friendly.
Say, “Alexa, play Fact or Fib”
11. Quiz of the Day
Who doesn’t love a little competition? This free app allows you to test your knowledge against players across the globe for a spot on the leaderboards.
Say, “Alexa, play Quiz of the Day”
12. True or False for Family
Here we have a trivia game that makes you decide if a statement is true or false. You can play this brainteaser alone or with others.
Say, “Alexa, play True or False”
13. Song Quiz
Guess song titles and artists from the last 60 years. This game contains a master playlist from each decade, from the 60s through the 2010s.
Say, “Alexa, play Song Quiz”
14. Trivia Battle
Trivia Battle allows players to answer eight questions every day. Topics include math, science, sports, entertainment, general knowledge, and more. Compete with people from other states.
Say, “Alexa, play Trivia Battle”
15. Volley Family Trivia Game
This is a true or false game that you and your family can play. Objective: stay alive the longest.
Say, “Alexa, play Volley Family Trivia Game”
16. Movie Quiz
Film buffs rejoice! Test your blockbuster knowledge against friends, family, or movie junkies across the country.
Say, “Alexa, start Movie Quiz”
17. WhereInTheWorld
Players learn more about the world by answering geography questions about capital cities, country names, languages, and more.
Say, “Alexa, play Geography Trivia”
Board Games
18. Categories Game
Alexa will present you with different categories and ask you to come up with a word that starts with a certain letter in each category. Playing more unlocks additional categories.
Say, “Alexa, play Categories Game”
19. Either/Or
Previously known as “Would You Rather,” this single/multiplayer game is simple and addicting. The “would you rather” questions make you choose between two silly and upbeat situations.
Say, “Alexa, play Would You Rather”
20. Memory Match
Pull the family together to play Memory Match. You need to match pairs of cards in the fewest moves possible. Sound easy? Try matching the cards without seeing them! You’ll start the game with 12 cards face down (four rows/three columns). When you guess a card, Alexa will tell you what’s on it. Guess all six pairs to win.
Say, “Alexa, play Memory Match”
21. Trivial Pursuit Family Edition
Compete with other players by answering questions from six categories. Correct answers get you a bonus question. To win, you must correctly answer a question from each category, plus a final challenge question.
Say, “Alexa, play Trivial Pursuit Family Edition”
TV/Movie-Inspired Alexa Games
22. Barbie: You Can Be Anything
The iconic blonde-haired doll has always had tons of different careers. Even her side hustles have side hustles. Now little ones can explore different career paths and tag along with Barbie to her many jobs. These include being a vet, a pro soccer player, and an astronaut, just to name a few.
Say, “Alexa, open Barbie”
23. Heads Up!
Alexa will choose a card and give you clues to help you guess the word on the card before time runs out. Words are about movies, fictional characters, and celebrities.
Say, “Alexa, play Heads Up”
24. Jeopardy!
Players test their knowledge on the same Jeopardy! categories you see on television. Answer daily questions about pop culture, sports, travel, and more.
Say, “Alexa, play Jeopardy”
25. The Spongebob Challenge
Players in this memory game must work alongside Spongebob, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs to serve the hungry citizens of Bikini Bottom. Customer orders become increasingly harder.
Say, “Alexa, play Spongebob Challenge”
26. Official Harry Potter Quiz
In this game, players answer three new questions based on the Harry Potter books. Expect questions about spells, characters, creatures, famous quotes, and more. The game has two difficulty levels (easy) O.W.L. and (hard) N.E.W.T. The harder the questions, the more points you can earn. You will compete against other players worldwide.
Say, “Alexa, play Harry Potter Quiz”
Get Up and Move Games
27. Animal Workout
This game is a fun way to sneak in some exercise. Using sound effects, music, and voice-overs, Alexa gets players to become different animals and move around. Animals include bugs, farm animals, and make-believe creatures.
Say, “Alexa, play Animal Workout”
28. Freeze Dance
Alexa will play kid-friendly beats to get you moving. When the music stops, freeze like a statue. Begin dancing again when the music starts.
Say, “Alexa, play Freeze Dance”
29. Hide and Seek
Choose a place to hide in the same room as your Alexa device. Speak loudly so Alexa can hear you. If Alexa fails to find you after three guesses, you win.
Say, “Alexa, play Hide and Seek”
30. Hot Potato
Grab a ball or something unbreakable and small enough to pass around. When Alexas says “STOP,” whoever has the object is out of the game.
Say, “Alexa, play Hot Potato”
31. Musical Chairs
To begin Musical Chairs, line up one chair less than the number of players. Ask Alexa to start the game. Players walk around the chairs until the music stops. Each player must sit in a chair. The person without a chair loses that round. Remove a chair from each round, so there’s always one less chair than players.
Say, “Alexa, play Musical Chairs”
32. Silly Things
Take turns asking Silly Things to give you something to do so you can act it out. Here are two examples: “Act like a fish out of water” and “Do your most silly dance.”
Say, “Alexa, play Silly Things”
33. Simon Says
Alexa will give instructions you need to follow — if she begins them with “Simon Says.” If you follow an instruction that didn’t start with “Simon Says,” you’re out. The last person to correctly follow Alexa’s instructions wins.
Say, “Alexa, play Simon Says”
34. The Tickle Monster Game!
The name says it all. You provide Alexa with a list of participants and she tells you who gets tickled next.
Say, “Alexa, play Tickle Monster”
Related: Shake off the boredom with online art games for kids to play at home or on the go.
Alexa Educational Games
35. Kids Quiz!
Kids Quiz! poses fun new questions daily for children ages 5 – 12, from animals and science to brain teasers and fun facts.
Say, “Alexa, play Kids Quiz”
36. Lemonade Stand
Learn about money, goods, advertising, and more as you look to expand your lemonade empire with the Alexa game Lemonade Stand.
Say, “Alexa, play Lemonade Stand”
37. State Capital Game
Here’s a fun way to learn about the states and their capital cities. Alexa will give the name of a state, and players must name the capital city.
Say, “Alexa, play State Capital Game”
Alexa Accessories to Help You Get the Most Out of Your Device
If you want to do even more with your Alexa besides playing games, there are a few inexpensive accessories you can consider. For example, there are plenty of Alexa-compatible tech goodies that will do things like turn lights on and off, change the color of your lights, or control your door locks. Here are the deals I recommend:
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