Who doesn’t love board games? Their ability to bring people together and offer a welcome break from screen time is refreshing – and it’s great to win too! However, long gone are the days when we had to set out dozens of tiny pieces or deal out hands of cards. Now, our favourites are available online on various platforms with the simple tap of a button.
Here, we take a look at some classics that can now be played online to guide your future purchasing decisions.
Monopoly
Since its debut in 1935, Monopoly has been a staple in homes across the UK. Characterised by its brightly coloured properties based on actual locations in London and an array of silver figurines, the game offers hours of fun and competition. The aim is to collect as many properties as possible and remain financially solvent, while also trying to bankrupt your opponents.
You might think it would be rather difficult for this game to make the transition online but you couldn’t be more wrong. In fact, playing has never been easier, with no real-life pieces or money required, simply a mobile device or console. Several versions can be found online, including MONOPOLY: The Board Game, MONOPOLY GO!, and Ubisoft MONOPOLY. You can choose to play against AI opponents during matches or enrol your friends, either locally or online.
For those who love slots, there’s even a Monopoly Live wheel where you can win real cash prizes alongside many other popular online casino games.
UNO
Whether you play for fun or competition, Uno never disappoints. The thrill of asking your friends to pick up cards or playing a reverse card ensures the game always keeps you on your toes. To win, you need to empty your deck by matching colours and numbers, but that’s easier said than done. This is especially true for variants of the game such as UNO Flip!, where you must occasionally turn your cards over to reveal totally different colours and numbers.
You don’t even need to carry a pack of cards with you any longer, since the game is available on pretty much every device. You can play online and offline, and also create your own custom rules. Better still, you can download the other versions of the game too, including UNO Flip!, UNO Dare, and UNO Attack.
The Game of Life
From attending university to getting married and retiring, The Game of Life simulates a person’s travels through life. Players need to collect LIFE tiles as they progress through the game, which represent milestones and achievements, as well as earn money through career choices and life events. However, you must also pay off debts and bills; the winner is the person with the highest amount of money after all calculations have been made.
Since its original release, the beloved physical board has been reimagined in 3D, with high-quality animations and minigames. You can play on your own, pass&play between friends, or play online with other players. There are also seven other magical worlds to explore with a season pass.
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