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Free board games available via the Net, covering a wide range of genres and styles.
Play dozens of games live on the Web -- against the computer or another human.
Backgammon is one of the earliest track or race games, a family which includes other classics like Parchesi. Learn strategy, find online opponents and more.
The classic game of naval battle lives on both as a board game and a computer game.
Checkers (aka Draughts) dates back to at least the sixteenth century. This page includes links to rules, places to play online, and more.
The classic tile game in all its many permutations.
Control the real estate and you control the world. An all-time classic. This page includes information about playing online, the CD-ROM, the game's history, collecting Monopoly and more.
Conquer the world with Risk, the classic board game of global domination. Rules, variants, strategy tips and more.
The world's most popular word game. Dictionaries, rules, tournaments and more.
Random board layouts, terrific player interaction and a nice combination of skill and luck have made The Settlers of Catan a modern classic.
Annotated links to online resources for Stratego, "the classic game of battlefield strategy."
A list of board and card games for which this site offers expanded collections of resources, with links to pages which offer more basic information and reviews on dozens of other games.
Relatives (close and distant) of games like checkers and chess. Good for various skill levels.
A site devoted to card games, including Bridge, Poker, Rummy, Pinochle, Hearts, Spades and more.
Board games involving detectives, the police and/or master criminals. Plenty of good, clean fun.
Games designed to be played with large groups and simple rules, including Pictionary, Scruples and Taboo.
All about Trivial Pursuit and other games that reward knowledge of the esoteric.
Links to resources for board, card and computer games that fall into the genre or wargames. All sorts of wars -- past and future -- are included.
Links to information about and resources for many categories of board games, such as medical games, party games, trivia games and more.
Local, national and international organizations dedicated to boardgaming. Many of the clubs are fairly informal groups of friends who meet regularly to play games.
Resources to help you start, grow and maintain a collection of board games.
The companies responsible for publishing our favorite games.
Resources to help locate hard-to-find board games, including some simple tips, links to online outlets for used games and much more.
How to design, manufacture and sell your own board game. Resources for designers at every stage -- from rookies to seasoned veterans.
How to find the latest from the world of board games and card games.
Links to the rules and instructions for board games of all types, including classic and modern games.
A collection of games based on board games -- trivia quizzes, photo guessing, and more!
Information about the board game Aladdin's Dragons, designed by Richard Breese and released in 2000.
Coverage of the annual American International Toy Fair held each February in New York City.
Animals have always been a popular theme for board game designers. These games offer animal themes including cats, mice, dragons, dinosaurs and more.
Apples to Apples is an excellent party game in which players choose a card from their hand which contains an noun can be described by the adjective played by the judge.
A collection of resources for players of the classic game Axis and Allies.
Beyblades are spinning, fighting, customizable and inexpensive tops originally from Japan.
Religion and board games may seem like a strange mix at first, but these games all have a connection to the Bible.
It's humans vs. orcs (or elves or dwarves) in this rugby game set in the Warhammer universe.
Button Men is a quick combat game from Cheapass Games. Each player uses a character pictured on a button, and rolls a set of dice representing the power and/or speed of that character.
In Car Wars, players duel to the death in an assortment of wild automobiles.
The game Carcassonne won the 2001 Spiel des Jahres award, Germany's Game of the Year. It's a quick and fun tile-laying game set in a medieval French city.
Information about the board game Cartagena, designed by Leo Colovini and released in 2000.
Links to game-related clip art, including dice, cards, pawns, chess pieces, and more.
Links to resources for Chess, Shogi (Japanese chess), Xiangqi (Chinese chess) and other Chess-related games.
The classic game of whodunit, known as Clue in the U.S. and Cluedo in the U.K. I say Mr. Green in the kitchen with the rope. Or Miss Scarlet in the lounge with the wrench.
Players are aliens trying to conquer the universe. Includes links to many expansion sets.
Crokinole is a dexterity game played on a round board by two to four people. The goal is to flick your discs into good positions while knocking your opponents' discs into bad positions. Highly addicting.
Sometimes the people who design the games we play don't get enough credit. This page includes links to a bit more about them.
Information about games which rely heavily on the roll of the dice to determine the outcome.
Links to information about board games which feature a dinosaur theme.
Can you trust your fellow players as you try to conquer Europe? The answer to that question lies at the heart of any game of Diplomacy.
In 1883, George Parker (later joined by his brother Charles in the game business) published the board game Banking. Ever since, games with economic themes have been a staple.
Forget the incessant buzzing and concentrate on strategy: one of the all-time classics still has a lot of life in it.
This game allows players to pit a wide variety of Star Wars characters against each other.
Foosball, also known as table soccer, is a serious pursuit for some. Spinning those little soccer players can be addicting, after all.
This clever Formula One racing game incorporates a unique dice system as players complete a circuit of one, two or three laps trying to finish ahead of their competitiors.
Board games have been a part of the human experience for thousands of years. Trace some roots with these sites.
A look at the Gamers' Choice Awards, handed out annually by the Strategy Gaming Society.
Information about the game Girl Genius: The Works, designed by James Ernest of Cheapass Games and released in 2001.
Information about the game Ghettopoly, which attracted a lot of attention in late 2003 when the NAACP decried the game as racist.
Information about the board game Ghost Chase, designed by Kai Haferkamp and released in 2001.
One of the all-time classics; first played in China more than 4,000 years ago.
Games based on the series of Harry Potter novels by J.K. Rowling, including Mystery at Hogwarts and others.
HeroClix is an adaptation of the Mage Knight gaming system to be used with characters from the Marvel Comics universe and other fantasy characters.
The abstract board game Hex, designed by Piet Hein around 1940, never ends in a draw. The rules are simple, but the strategy is deep.
Information about the game Knights, designed by Michael Schacht and released in 2001.
Information about the board game Lord of the Rings, designed by Reiner Knizia and released in 2000, as well as other LotR-related games.
A collection of links to Mafia-themed board and card games, including Chicago Way and Family Business.
One of the most ancient of board games, Mancala has been played in Africa for thousands of years.
Children have been playing with marbles for centuries. These links take you to the best marble resources on the Net.
Games with a medical theme, ranging from hospital-based games to an 1800s gothic horror style game called Pain Doctors.
Information about the board game Meridian, designed by Leo Colovini and released in 2001.
A competitor for the title of "oldest board game," Nine Men's Morris dates back to 1440 BC and ancient Egypt.
Octi is an abstract board game packed with tactical and strategic decisions, designed by Don Green.
Paper and pencil games are, naturally, those that can be played with just paper and a pencil. Here are links to many of the best paper and pencil games.
In this game, also known as The Royal Game of India, players compete to move four pawns into their home base.
In this fun dice game, players roll two small rubber pigs, building their score but always at risk of hitting a "pig out" and losing their points.
Paths of Glory: The Great War 1914–18 is an award-winning war game designed by Ted Racier and published by GMT Games.
A trio of classic five-in-a-row games; think expanded tic-tac-toe with much more strategy.
Links to resources which allow you to play a wide variety of board games via email.
Board games have always been a reflection of society. These games are based on modern pop culture figures like the Simpsons, Star Wars and Austin Powers.
Information about board games related to The Powerpuff Girls, including Saving the World Before Bedtime and Mojo Jojo Attacks Townsville.
Players take one of several roles - prospector, governor, settler, or trader in this strategy game. They all have the same goal: to accumulate the most wealth.
Build a railroad empire while putting your competitors out of business.
Reversi, also known as Othello, is a deceptively simple game in which players try to capture as many squares as possible by placing and flipping two-sided pieces.
Players program robots to race across the boards, encountering traps, tricks, and each other in this fast-paced game.
The popular CD-ROM game is available as a board game. Players move throughout an amusement park under construction, bidding for ownership to construct rides.
Information about the board game San Marco, designed by Alan R. Moon and Aaron Weissblum and released in 2001.
Information about and photos of the auction of Sid Sackson's game collection, which was believed to be the largest in the world with more than 18,000 games in all.
Online stores and auction sites which deal in new and used board games, including American games and European/German games. Also includes sellers of game parts.
Baseball, football, basketball, golf, rodeo and more -- it's all covered here in a cool board game format.
Shareware, freeware and commercial versions of a wide variety of board games.
Sneak around the world, visiting exotic locations and making sure you kill before being killed. All in a day's work.
Board games and other games set in the Star Wars universe.
The CBS television series Survivor generated a lot of interest, a board game spinoff, and more. These links are to game-related aspects of Survivor.
More than just flicking counters into a cup, Tiddlywinks is a game which involves both manual dexterity and a combination of strategy and tactics.
When Milton Bradley first published Twister in 1966, some decried it as selling "sex in a box." But the game remains extremely popular.
Information about the board game Web of Power, designed by Michael Schacht and released in 2000.
Resources for the party deduction and bluffing game known as Werewolf or Mafia, in which two players are Werewolves and the other players try to identify them.
Information about games that rely on a knowledge of words, including Scrabble and other crossword games.
Information about the game Wyatt Earp, designed by Richard Borg and Mike Fitzgerald and released in 2001.
Yahtzee is a classic dice game in which players roll five dice and then can reroll some or all of the dice up to two more times, trying to get the best possible score in various categories.
A collection of games designed to be played on an 8x8 surface (e.g. a standard Checkers or Chess board) with items most gamers have around the house. The games range from abstract to German-style.
A collection of free board games for two players, all with the theme of simultaneous movement -- both players move at the same time.
A collection of free board games for two players, all with the theme of unequal forces -- each player has a different goal to win the game.
Links to pages at the Cheapass Games Web site where you can download free board games, dice games and card games.
A nice variety of free board games from a collective of artists, writers, game designers, and zine editors.
Free board games available from Off the Wall, a company specializing in public domain abstract games.
Free board and table games available via the Net from various designers and publishers. Includes Ghoulash, Alien Abduction, and many more.
How and where to play the classic board game Monopoly online.
Monopoly: the official rules and unofficial variants.
Resources for Monopoly collectors and anyone interested in the various versions of this game.
Links to Web pages devoted to various Monopoly CD-ROMs and computer games.
A collection of links to sites about the history of the board game Monopoly, including the controversy over who really invented the game.
News items about the board game Monopoly and related topics.
Official Hasbro links to Monopoly resources.
Web sites which offer the opportunity to play a variety of board games and/or card games online.
A collection of resources for Bridge players.
A collection of resources for Euchre players.
A collection of resources for players of the card game Hearts.
A collection of resources for Rummy and Gin Rummy players.
A collection of resources for players of the card game Spades.
Official resources for players of The Settlers of Catan (aka Die Siedler von Catan).
Rules for and FAQs related to The Settlers of Catan (aka Die Siedler von Catan).
Links to a complete collection of online strategy tips for Die Siedler von Catan.
Alternative rules and official expansions for players of The Settlers of Catan (aka Die Siedler von Catan).
Trivial Pursuit, the grandaddy of modern trivia games, isn't the only way to prove that your brain is filled with useless information, but it may be the most fun.
Resources for aspiring board game inventors. This collection includes articles designed to provide insight into the process.
Companies who specialize in producing, manufacturing, and/or packaging board games, or in providing supplies for board games.
Board and card game designers are not household names. But they deserve credit for creating some of the best entertainment available today. In these interviews, various board game designers talk about their craft.
Articles and FAQs (frequently asked questions) about backgammon.
Information and links related to backgammon clubs.
Places you can play backgammon online, against a human opponent or against the computer.
The rules to backgammon, both standard and tournament.
Basic tips related to the game of Backgammon, including how to set up the board and how to use a doubling cube.
Board games with an auto racing theme.
Board games with a baseball theme.
Board games with a basketball theme.
Board games with a football theme.
Board games with a golf theme.
Board games with a hrose racing theme.
A collection of links to web sites about board games related to ice hockey.
Board games with a rodeo theme.
An updated version of the classic board game Risk, Risk 2210 AD incorporates robot armies, underwater cities, and moon territories.
Resources related to collecting the board game Risk.
Where you can place the board game Risk online or download a version for your computer.
A collection of links to the official rules and other rules resources for the board game Risk.
A collection of links to strategy tips for the board game Risk.
A collection of links to variants and alternative rules for the board game Risk.
A collection of annotated links to sites where you can play the word game Scrabble online.
Online resources for Scrabble, direct from Hasbro.
Online tools to help players of Scrabble, the world's most popular word game.
A collection of online resources for the CD-ROM version of the classic whodunit game Clue (known in Europe as Cluedo).
A collection of online resources for the classic whodunit game Cluedo (known in the U.S. as Clue).
A collection of character profiles for the classic whodunit game Clue (known in Europe as Cluedo).
Links to sites where you can play checkers and draughts online, against both human and computer opponents.
A collection of annotated links to articles about the game of checkers, including several about the history of this board game.
A collection of annotated links to federations, associations and organizations dedicated to checkers and draughts.
A collection of links to rules and variants for checkers and draughts. Includes the American rules, plus Canadian, Italian, Russian, Turkish and more.
A set of polls designed to gauge reaction to various board games set in the Star Wars universe.
Coverage of the 2004 American International Toy Fair in New York City.
Reports from the 2003 American International Toy Fair held in New York City.
Reports from the 2001 American International Toy Fair held in New York City.
Coverage of the 2000 American International Toy Fair held in New York City.
These organizations are devoted to the promotion of Avalon Hill's classic game of Diplomacy.
Playing Diplomacy online, either via email or over the Web.
A collection of the best online resources for helping improve your strategy in playing the board game Diplomacy.
A collection of variants and alternative rules for the board game Diplomacy.
Every board game and card game review published on the About.com Board/Card Games site, listed in alphabetical order.
Reviews of board games and card games designed specifically to be played by children.
Reviews of designer board games and card games, also known as German games. These games are generally strategic in nature, usually play in less than 90 minutes, and tend to keep all players in the game until the end.
Reviews of board games and card games which can be enjoyed by the entire family, including 1313 Dead End Drive, the Powerpuff Girls games, and more.
Reviews of party games, games which are great for social gettogethers when the goal is to have fun.
Reviews of trivia games, including games based on general knowledge, pop culture, quotations, and more.
Reviews of board games designed specifically for two players or which are exceptionally good with two players.
Reviews of board games and card games with a war, battle or combat theme.
Reviews of board games and card games which have earned an excellent rating -- 4 or 4.5 stars out of 5.
Reviews of board games and card games which have earned a perfect rating -- 5 stars out of 5.
Reviews of books written about board games and card games.
Several boardgame awards are presented each year, honoring the best of the best among new games. These "Top 5" lists choose the very best of those games that have already won prestigious awards.
This set of "Top 5" boardgame lists looks at specific game designers, including Reiner Knizia, Alan R. Moon, Sid Sackson and others.
Links to resources for a series of railroad games known collectively as 18xx games because they're set in the 19th century.
Links to resources for the CD-ROM and other computer versions of the board game Stratego.
Links to places where you can play the board game Stratego online.
A collection of sites where you can play Pente, Gomoku and Renju (the family of five-in-a-row games) online.
Pages where you can download free board games and table games designed by Emmor Ray Sperry.
Information on the history of board games, including Alquerque, Backgammon, Chaturanga, Chess, Dogs and Jackals, and Domino games.
Links to additional information about the history of board games beginning with the letters G through M.
Links to additional information about the history of board games beginning with the letters N through R.
Links to additional information about the history of board games beginning with the letters S through Z.
Links to additional information about the history of board games.
Letters A through C of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters D through F of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters G through I of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters J through L of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters M through O of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters P through R of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters S through V of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Letters W through Z of an alphabetic directory of links to companies which publish board games and card games.
Resources for players who want to enjoy Reversi and Othello online.
Annotated links to local board game clubs around the world and to articles designed to help you start or improve your own game club.
Links to board game associations and federations around the world. These organizations generally have a national or international scope.