5 free games

Free Board Games Online

Classic board games for one screen: play a friend on the same device or take on the computer. Chess, four in a row, ludo, tic-tac-toe and hand games, with tap-to-move on touch screens and full keyboard support.

Where to start

Our pick of the board & strategy games to try first.

  • 1

    Chess Multiplayer

    Full-rules chess for two on one device, with clocks, notation and draw offers.

    • Board & Strategy
    • 2 players
  • 2

    Ludo Multiplayer

    Race four pawns home on the classic cross board vs friends or the computer.

    • Board & Strategy
    • 2–4 players
  • 3

    Tic-Tac-Toe Game

    Classic noughts and crosses for two, or test yourself against an unbeatable computer.

    • Board & Strategy
    • 1–2 players
  • 4

    Four in a Row

    Drop discs and connect four before the computer or a friend does.

    • Board & Strategy
    • 1–2 players

All board & strategy games

5 games

Chess Multiplayer

Full-rules chess for two on one device, with clocks, notation and draw offers.

  • Board & Strategy
  • 2 players

Ludo Multiplayer

Race four pawns home on the classic cross board vs friends or the computer.

  • Board & Strategy
  • 2–4 players

Tic-Tac-Toe Game

Classic noughts and crosses for two, or test yourself against an unbeatable computer.

  • Board & Strategy
  • 1–2 players

Four in a Row

Drop discs and connect four before the computer or a friend does.

  • Board & Strategy
  • 1–2 players

Chess Puzzle Trainer

Solve curated chess tactics by motif — forks, pins, skewers, mates and endgames.

  • Board & Strategy
  • 1 player

Board & Strategy games: questions

What are the best free board & strategy games to play online?

Start with Chess Multiplayer, Ludo Multiplayer, Tic-Tac-Toe Game. All 5 board & strategy games on this page are free, run in your browser and need no download or sign-up.

Can I play these board & strategy games on my phone?

Yes. Every game has touch controls (tap or swipe on the board, plus large on-screen buttons where a game needs directions) and resizes to fit your screen. Use the Full screen button for the biggest board.

Which of these games can I play with a friend?

Chess Multiplayer (2 players), Ludo Multiplayer (2–4 players), Tic-Tac-Toe Game (1–2 players), Four in a Row (1–2 players) can be played with more than one person on the same device.