We’ve compiled a list of the 12 best Alexa games, which you can play using any Alexa-compatible device, such as an Amazon Echo or an Amazon Echo Show.
First, we’ll explain how to install Alexa games on your device by linking them to your Alexa account. Then, we’ll go through the list and provide a brief description of each game. We’ve also included a link to Amazon to activate them in your account.
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How to Install Alexa Games
The games that are compatible with Amazon’s virtual assistant are part of what we call Alexa Skills, which are apps specifically designed for this system. These skills can be installed directly from Amazon’s site by going to the game’s profile.
To do so, go to the Alexa Skills section on Amazon’s site. Log in to the account you linked to your Echo device or Alexa, and then go to the game’s profile.
Once you’re in the game’s profile, click on the Enable button to download it. We’ve included below a link to each game’s profile to make it easier for you.
Best Alexa Games
Let’s take a look at the best Alexa games available today. We’ve compiled a list of games sorted in alphabetical order, each with a brief description and a direct link to the game’s profile.
Animal Detective
This is a fun and easy game in which you guess the animal using the clues provided by Alexa. It’s an entertaining way to learn more about animals.
Animal Game
This game requires you to think of an animal and Alexa will try to guess it by asking you questions about its characteristics. Alexa can recognize up to 300 animals, and all you have to do is answer the questions.
Akinator
A classic and popular game in which Alexa tries to guess the real or fictional character you are thinking of, by asking you a series of questions. It’s amazing how accurately Alexa can guess the character based on your answers.
Back to back words
This is a word game where you’ll have to say a word that begins with the last letter or the last two letters of the previous word. In fact, you can choose to play using one or two letters to string the words together. If Alexa doesn’t recognize a word, it’ll let you try instead of stopping the game.
Country Flag Quiz
In this game, you’ll have to guess which country each flag belongs to. It tests your geographical knowledge and ability to recognize the flags of all the countries in the world.
Escape the Room
This game recreates the escape room experience using Amazon's voice assistant. You’ll be trapped in a room, and you’ll have to search through it, collect objects, and solve puzzles. You can do all of this using voice commands, which tell Alexa what you want to do.
You have several commands, such as looking in a direction, inspecting an object, using an item with another object, asking for clues, or repeating clues. There are 4 different rooms to try to escape from.
I Spy
This is a classic family game that you can now play using Alexa. The mechanics are simple: Alexa will tell you that she’s in a certain place and the first letter of something that she’s seen. You’ll have three tries to guess what object she’s thinking of. To end the game, you can use commands such as “I give up” to try a different word, or “Stop” to quit.
Jackrun
Jackrun is a game designed to help kids learn times tables. The objective is to help a tortoise progress through levels by answering multiplication questions correctly. The ultimate goal is to help the tortoise beat the hare.
There are 8 worlds in the game to choose from, each corresponding to a number from 2 to 9. Each world has 5 levels, with increasing difficulty. Each level has 2 phases: a training phase and a race phase.
Plot Twist
Plot Twist is an interactive adventure game with unexpected narrative twists. Players will take on the roles of different characters and improvise scenes. The game is full of crazy scenarios that will keep players on their toes.
Poker Dice
Poker Dice is a classic dice poker game adapted for Alexa. In this game, players can roll the dice 3 times to improve their hand. Alexa will announce the results of each roll.
True or False
This is a quiz game where you ask Alexa to ask you a question, and she’ll tell you if you got it right or wrong. With True or False, learning new things is fun. Although the rules are simple, the questions can get a little tricky. You can play with up to 20 users.
Truth or Dare
Truth or Dare is a classic party game that’s popular among American teenagers. After deciding on a starting player, they’ll ask Alexa for a truth or a dare. The player will then need to do what has been assigned to them. If they fail to do so, they’re out of the game. The last one standing wins.
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