How to Play Games with the New Google Chromecast

This guide explains how to play Games with the New Google Chromecast, with clear steps, practical tips, and important checks before you begin.

Play games on the new Chromecast

Once you've installed and set up your new Chromecast, on your Android or iOS device, go to the Chromecast Store to find the games you want to install.

Go to the Chromecast Store to find games

When you launch a game, the method of projecting it to your Chromecast varies from case to case. For example, in the illustrations below the Cast button for Monopoly is clear, but for another poker game, this button is in the game's Settings menu. Of course, its location will also change, if you use an iPhone or iPad.

The location of the Cast button varies by device. The Cast button may be hidden in the Settings menu

After clicking the Cast button, select the Chromecast on the network you want to stream the game to and start playing.

Select the Chromecast you want to stream

What games can be played on the new Chromecast?

However, don't expect to be able to play any complex game like Call of Duty. Playing games on Chromecast only focuses on casual games like Monopoly, Angry Birds, etc. In fact, Google has added many family-friendly games including board games like Scrabble Blitz, Risk and Yahtzee Blitz.

Only regular games can be played on Chromecast

Playing games on set-top boxes like Apple TV and Amazon Fire TV is currently a trend. Although set-top boxes are a more serious option for gaming, as they include a separate gaming controller. Whether playing games on Chromecast will continue to evolve or not still requires observation. But for only $ 35, this device gives you many moments of fun entertainment.