Enable multi-player games

This is so cool @BoomerBen ! Thank you so much for sharing 😊

If you are screen sharing a game you are playing and it is not displaying properly for others on the session, you may try selecting the "optimize for video" option the Zoom provides when selecting the window you want to share.  While others will not be able to play this game from their viewpoint, it does let them experience the game from your viewpoint.  What I was suggesting was Zoom to offer an application programming interface for game makers to allow each participant to see their "hand" while displaying a shared "game board" .  

That sounds like a lot of fun! I totally agree that incorporating more multiplayer games into Zoom would be a fantastic feature. It's not just about supporting organizations; it's also about enhancing connections with loved ones, especially grandkids and distant friends and family. Thanks for sharing your experience! 👍🎮 However, I cannot promote or endorse downloading content from unofficial sources. It's essential to ensure you are downloading content from legitimate sources to avoid any potential legal or security issues.

Pleased to see my post still generating interest in adding support for multi-player games from 3rd parties, as Zoom has done for Kahoot.   I fully agree with your caution on allowing downloads from "unofficial sources".   My request is that Zoom consider enabling other 3rd party developers (like Kahoot) to become an "official source" to expand the Whiteboad to enable programs that enhance connections with loved ones and friends in addition to all the business support Zoom currently provides, such as the AI Companion mentioned above.

I use Zoom to connect with my grandchildren, playing games through external sites while in a Zoom session. The whiteboard feature allows joint drawing and simple games. Integrating game rooms into Zoom would enhance the experience for families and friends.

I agree, being able to integrate those kinds of game rooms directly into Zoom would be a big win. The whiteboard feature is great for quick games like Hangman and drawing.

That’s a wonderful use of Zoom!  While Zoom doesn’t yet have built-in support for most third-party game rooms, your idea makes a lot of sense. Extensions like Kahoot show that interactive apps can be integrated, and adding simple multiplayer games or direct support for sites like BuddyBoardGames or PlayingCards.io would make family sessions even more engaging. For now, using screen share, whiteboard, or keeping the game window side-by-side with Zoom is the best workaround, but your feedback highlights a great direction Zoom could explore in the future.

I do something similar Zoom is great for staying connected with grandkids, and we already use third-party game rooms alongside calls. If Zoom integrated these kinds of multiplayer games directly, it would make family time even more fun and seamless.