Play board games online, with friends.
BoardGameJoin is an online board game site from Japan where you gather with friends in the same party. No app to install — just open a browser on a computer, phone, or tablet. Joining is free, and no account is needed.
Enter the code your friend gave you.
Games
By player count / All games- Backgammon2 players, About 15 min
- Checkers2 players, About 10 min
- Chess2 players, About 20 min
- President3–6 players, About 15 min
- Go2 players, About 15 min
- Gomoku2 players, About 10 min
- Hasami Shogi2 players, About 10 min
- Hearts3–5 players, About 20 min
- Hanafuda Koi-Koi2 players, About 15 min
- Riichi Mahjong3–4 players, About 25 min
- Mancala2–4 players, About 10 min
- Japanese Mancala2–4 players, About 10 min
- Crazy Eights2–6 players, About 10 min
- Reversi2 players, About 10 min
- Sevens3–6 players, About 10 min
- Shogi2 players, About 20 min
3 steps to playing board games online
- 1Pick
a gameChoose by player count and time. - 2Send
a link or QR codeReading the code aloud also works. - 3Everyone
plays in the browserNo app needed.
The people who join need no account and pay nothing.
FAQ about playing board games online
What board games can I play online?
We are starting with Gomoku and adding classic board games, card games, and hanafuda over time. Choose from the full list of games.
Is it free to play?
Yes. Joining is free, and no account is needed. Only the person creating a party for a paid game needs to be a premium member.
Can I play using only a phone?
Yes. There is no app. Just open the invite link in a browser, and you can join the same party as people on a PC or tablet.
How do I play with a friend far away?
Create a party and send a link or QR code. Use LINE, Discord, or another call to talk. You can also see games to play on a call.
Can I play with strangers?
Yes. Create a free account to access matchmaking and ranked play.
Last updated 2026-09-13 · Run by Qdan, Inc.