With COVID-19 looming in on another holiday, there's no reason not to fill this year's Valentine's Day with love, virtual love that is. If you're planning to host a special day in the middle of a pandemic, we got your back.  

Here are some of the best things you can do on Valentine's Day 2021, whether you're spending it with your partner or a group of friends.

Play a multiplayer game

Multiplayer games like "Animal Crossing" and "Among Us" and "Animal Crossing" were a major success in 2020 because they encouraged people to interact from a distance. If you're not using a Nintendo Switch, try Heads Up!" or "UNO" for free.

Host a PowerPoint night over Zoom

Try the latest TikTok trend of hosting a PowerPoint night with your friends, where each of you could choose a fun, random subject and show it to your team. Attending a PowerPoint night over Zoom might give you and your friends an opportunity to learn about everyone else's hobbies and interests.

If you choose to make it like a mini-contest, incorporate a ranking structure to determine a winner.

Plan a Netflix party

If you can't throw a movie night at your place, have a party online instead. Community Watch, Teleparty, and Hulu Watch Party allow people to stream movies on multiple devices at the same time.

Rather than getting on the phone and struggling to sync the audio of your friends' device, the software does it for you. If you and your friends want to make some comments during a movie, there's even a chat option where you can live chat during a movie.

Get your kitchen game on

Whether you enjoy cooking or bartending, this activity should be perfect. Select a recipe online that you and your friends want to replicate as a group and do over group chat.

If you want to take it to the next level, help a local bar or restaurant by getting a take-out kit to make your own drink or meal at home.

Have a COVID-Safe Valentine!

The real love game might be a finicky one, but luckily there's a variety of activities that will not only spice up the fun party but also leave you and your guests always feeling what Valentine's Day is all about.