Ask everyone to come ready to make a mini toast about the guest of honor (or roast) and take turns spreading the love. The best bet is to lean into the formality rather than count on the conversation to flow naturally. People can’t break away to have side conversations and you’re bound to feel like you’re taking turns.

The downside of virtual hangouts is that it’s nearly impossible to re-create the feeling of an IRL gathering.

Have everyone prepare a favorite memory, toast, or roast. Now that the possible platforms are out of the way, let’s talk parties! Whether you’re hosting your own virtual birthday party or throwing one for a friend, here are some Zoom birthday party ideas to make sure the special day is actually special: 1. FaceTime: If everyone in your group has an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can just use FaceTime to chat with up to 32 people, no sign-up required.That said, free accounts cap at 10 people per Hangout, so Zoom or Skype might be better for a big virtual birthday party. Only the host actually needs a Gmail or Google account, so don’t worry, you can invite family members who are still using Yahoo. Google Hangouts : This is another free and easy-to-use option.Its group video calling feature supports up to 50 people and allows you to share screens. Skype : It’s free to use-everyone just needs to download the software on their phone or computer and set up an account if they don’t have one already.Zoom also has a lot of useful tutorials that might help teach you how to have a Zoom birthday party go as well as possible no matter what exactly you have in mind. While you can drop the call and reconnect every 40 minutes to keep it free, you can also spring for an account for $15 per month so you can host meetings up to 24 hours long. Zoom : Zoom allows you to host hangouts and share your screen with up to 100 people and is free to use for up to 40 minutes at a time.If you don’t already have a favorite app, here are a few to keep in mind: Speaking of, Zoom isn’t your only option when it comes to virtual platforms for socializing.

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