Board games online

Mind your manners

NOTE: using things for free on the internet is all fun and games until it means game designers and programmers aren't getting fairly compensated for their work. I recommend:

Owning these games before playing them online – this option is like bringing the physical game to a party. It means you're paying the designer a fair price. But it still doesn't thank the people who implement the game somewhere on a website.
Tip, donate, or buy a coffee for the web developers who put your favorite games online. Even just a $5-10 contribution helps.
In addition to (1) and/or (2), send designers a thank you email! They'll certainly appreciate it.

Favorites

Fishbowl

4 - 20 players

This is one of those games that's just better with more players. Where possible, even numbers are good so teams are an even split

Scattergories

3 - 12 players

(unsure of max players)

Avalon

5 - 10 players

Note: all players must 'sit down' before the host can start the game

Codenames

4 - 10 players

Brilliantly implemented!

Skribblio

3 - 12 players

Inspired by Pictionary

Bridge

4 - 4 players

Also has euchre, hearts, and spades, among many other 52-card games

One Word

3 - 10 players

So. good.

Hawaii

2 - 5 players

Board game arena is...confusing. See full post for more

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To play someday

Time Heist

4 - 16 players

Spyfall

4 - 10 players

Psych

2 - 20 players

Note: only on mobile, so you have to download the app