Which board game should we play?
| If you want… | Try |
|---|---|
| A game that takes one minute | Tic-Tac-Toe |
| A pencil-and-paper classic with a clever twist | Dots and Boxes |
| Quick to learn, with real tactics | Four in a Row |
| Five in a row on a big board | Gomoku |
| Flipping discs and fighting for corners | Reversi |
| Counting seeds, free turns and captures | Mancala |
| Hidden ships and clever guessing | Sea Battle |
| Jumping, kings and clever traps | Checkers |
| Deep strategy, played for centuries | Chess |
| A family race for up to four | Ludo |
| Pure luck, great for young children | Snakes and Ladders |
Playing a board game on one device
You take turns on the same screen. The bar at the top shows whose turn it is, and the first move switches between players every round. On a phone, simply pass it across or lay it flat between you. In Sea Battle, where each player hides a fleet, a cover screen hides the boards while you pass the device. Ludo and Snakes and Ladders take up to four players, so the whole family can join in.
Questions
Are these board games free?
Yes. They're free to play in your browser, with no download, no sign-up and no ads during a game.
Can I play board games against the computer?
Yes. Every board game has a computer opponent, and it only sees the same board as you. Most have four levels, from Easy to Expert. In Snakes and Ladders, which is all luck, the computer simply rolls for itself.
Do the games work on a phone?
Yes. The boards resize to fit any screen, in portrait or landscape.
Updated 6 November 2026