Board Games
Board games on Poki bring classic favorites like chess, checkers, mahjong and solitaire online, so you can play them straight from your browser. The rules might be familiar, but you still need to make the right moves to win.
You might plan how to take an opponent’s piece in chess, work out where to move in checkers or decide which card can move next in solitaire without leaving yourself stuck. One good move can give you more moves to choose from, while a mistake can make it easier for your opponent to win.
Play against another player or solve the board on your own with 50+ online board games on Poki!
Most popular board games on Poki
Find your next challenge among the 5 most-played online board games on Poki right now.
- Master Chess - 4.4⭐
- Tic Tac Toe - 4.2⭐
- Master Checkers - 4.2⭐
- Jigsaw Surprise - 3.9⭐
- Classic Mahjong - 3.9⭐
Games to start with
New to board games or looking for something simple? Start with these games to learn how board games work before taking on a tougher challenge.
| Game | Why play it? |
| Domino | Match the same number of dots and build out from the pieces already played. |
| Ludo Hero | A dice game that is easy to understand and quick to master. |
| 1010! Deluxe | Placing pieces on the board is simple piece placement and there are not a lot of rules to learn. |
Plan your next move
These games reward you for thinking ahead before you make your move. Look at what could happen next, then choose the move that gives you the best chance to win.
| Game | Why play it? |
| Master Chess | Think a few moves ahead and avoid giving your opponent an easy move to use against you. |
| Master Checkers | Plan jumps carefully so you can take pieces without making your own pieces easy to take. |
| Backgammon Online | Think before deciding which pieces to move after each dice roll. |
Play against other players
Want to test your plan against a real opponent? These games let you play online and see who can make the better moves.
| Game | Why play it? |
| Chess Multiplayer | Play chess matches against other online players. |
| Ludo Multiplayer | Play with up to 4 players using the same keyboard. |
| Carrom Multiplayer | Take on other online players lining up shots and trying to clear your pieces. |
Types of online board games
Board games can test your skills in different ways, from planning several moves ahead to clearing cards or matching tiles. Here are the 5 main types you can play on Poki.
- Classic strategy games: In chess games and other classics you need to think ahead and try to plan better moves than your opponent. Try: Master Chess & Tic Tac Toe.
- Solitaire and card games: Move cards into the right order and try to clear the board without getting stuck. Try: Spider Solitaire & Freecell Solitaire.
- Mahjong and matching games: Spot matching tiles and remove them while making sure you still have tiles you can match. Try: Classic Mahjong & Mystical Birdlink.
- Dice and race games: Roll the dice and move your pieces to try to reach the finish before everyone else. Try: Ludo Hero & Backgammon Online.
- Puzzle board games: Fit pieces into the right place or work out how to clear the board. Try: Jigsaw Surprise & 1010! Deluxe.
Which classic board games can you play online on Poki?
Which board games can you play on your own?
