Online Games

Choose a free browser game by group size, time available and the kind of challenge you want. This section includes solo puzzles, two-player board games, strategy games and quick casual rounds that open directly in your browser.

How to choose an online game

Start with the kind of round you want. The links below take you to examples; the full catalogue follows.

One player and a short break

Try 2048, Minesweeper, Sudoku, Lights Out or Slitherlink.

Two players on one device

Choose Two Player Chess, Two Player Checkers, Reversi 2 Player or Sea Battle 2 Player.

Classic board-game strategy

Open Chess, Backgammon, Go, Shogi or Nine Men’s Morris.

Fast group rounds

Try Rock Paper Scissors, Tic Tac Toe, Four in a Row or Dots and Boxes.

Number and logic puzzles

Choose Nonograms, Sudoku, Minesweeper or Gomoku when you want a slower thinking game.

Ancient and unusual games

Explore Royal Game of Ur, Senet, Alquerque, Fanorona or Hnefatafl.

Browse all online games

Choose by time, players and pace

If you have five minutes

Pick a game with a simple reset: Tic Tac Toe, Rock Paper Scissors, 2048 or Lights Out. You can finish a round quickly and start again without preparation.

If you want a longer strategy session

Chess, Go, Backgammon, Shogi and Hnefatafl reward planning across several turns. Read the controls on the game page before starting, especially when a traditional ruleset has variants.

If two people are sharing a screen

Choose a two-player page such as Two Player Chess, or a multiplayer option such as Dominoes Multiplayer. Decide who goes first and keep the device where both players can see the board.

If several people are taking turns

Use Dominoes Multiplayer or Pachisi Multiplayer as a shared activity. Agree the turn order and house rules before the first move.

Mobile and desktop

The site provides mobile versions for smaller screens. A board game may still feel easier on a tablet or desktop because the board and controls have more room. Use the device that lets everyone see the current position clearly.

Getting the most from a browser game

Open the game page, read its controls and start with a practice move if one is available. Keep the current board visible when sharing a screen, and agree whether a move can be undone before playing competitively.

Rules can differ between implementations, especially for older games such as Senet, Mancala and Hnefatafl. Check the product page’s instructions and use the same rules for everyone in that session.

Do I need to download anything?

No. These games are designed to open in a browser. You may choose a larger screen for a board game, but that is a viewing choice rather than an installation requirement.

Do I need an account?

No account is needed for the catalogue’s standard browser play. A game’s page explains its own controls and whether it is intended for solo or shared-screen play.