Play board games online, with friends.

Play with friends in your browser. No account needed.

Rules and turns are handled for you, so even a game you've never played is easy to pick up.
130 games you can play against the CPU

Join with an invite code

Enter the code your friend gave you.

Once you enter 6 characters, it moves on automatically.

Pick a date and meet (create an event)

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    Choose turn-based mode on the game page to take turns when it suits you.

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    3 steps to playing board games online

    1. 1Pick a gameChoose by player count and play time.
    2. 2Send the linkA QR code or the 6-letter code works too.
    3. 3Play in the browserNothing to install, no account needed.

    FAQ about playing board games online

    What board games can I play online?

    136 games in all: 92 board games, 30 card games, 6 party word games, plus hanafuda, karuta, and mahjong. Browse the full list of games by player count or play time.

    Is it free to play?

    Yes, it is free. Creating a party and joining one both work without an account.

    Can I play using only a phone?

    Yes, in your phone’s browser. There is no app: open the invite link and you join the same party as friends on a PC or tablet.

    How do I play with a friend far away?

    Create a party and send the invite link or QR code. Keep your LINE, Discord, or Zoom call running while you play. See games to play on a call.

    How many people can play?

    Depending on the game, from 1 (against the CPU) up to 100 players. Use choose by player count to find games for 2, 3, 4, or 5+ players.

    Are rules and game flow handled automatically? Can I play against the CPU?

    BGJ automatically checks which moves you can make, keeps score, determines wins and losses, and manages turns. You can feel at ease trying a new game, even if you haven't learned all the rules yet. You can play 130 games against the CPU. Some drawing games let players judge answers or draw freely without a set ending.