Free Puzzle Games and Board Games
Play free puzzle games and classic board games online, right in your browser. There is no download and no sign-up, and every game works on a phone, tablet or computer. Choose a calm number puzzle to unwind with, or take on the computer in a strategy game from Africa, Asia and beyond. We add new games regularly, so check back for more.
Number and logic puzzles
These puzzle games are all about logic. Some use simple sums, most use none, and every one has levels from gentle to hard.
Sudoku
The classic number puzzle: fill the 9×9 grid so every row, column and box holds the digits 1 to 9, with no arithmetic needed. Choose Easy, Medium or Hard. It suits anyone who enjoys pure logic and a calm, steady challenge.
Mathdoku
Logic meets arithmetic. Fill the grid so no digit repeats in a row or column, and make every outlined cage reach its target with simple sums. Four levels run from Easy to Insane, so it suits beginners and puzzle experts alike.
Kakuro
A crossword made of numbers. Fill each run of white squares with the digits 1 to 9 so they add up to the clue, without repeating a digit. It is a great next step for Sudoku fans who enjoy a little simple addition.
Futoshiki
A Japanese number logic puzzle. Place each number once in every row and column, and obey the greater-than and less-than signs between squares. There is no arithmetic, just careful comparisons, so it suits players who like Sudoku but want a fresh twist.
2048
Slide the tiles, merge matching numbers and build your way up to the 2048 tile. Play the quick 3×3 Easy board or the classic 4×4 game. It is perfect for short breaks and for anyone who enjoys planning a few moves ahead.
Mahjong Solitaire
A relaxing tile-matching puzzle. Match pairs of identical free tiles to clear the layout, and choose the layout, tile count and difficulty that suit you. It is ideal if you want a calm game that still rewards a little planning.
Strategy board games
Traditional and classic board games to play against the computer, and in many cases against a friend. Several come from Africa, including Morabaraba from Southern Africa, Tsoro from Zimbabwe, Oware from West Africa and Fanorona from Madagascar.
Checkers
Classic draughts against the computer. Move your pieces diagonally, jump your opponent’s pieces to capture them and crown your kings, at three levels of difficulty. It suits anyone who wants a familiar strategy game that is quick to learn and hard to master.
Morabaraba
The Southern African strategy classic. Place your twelve cows, line them up in mills of three and shoot your opponent’s cows, against the computer or a friend. If you know nine men’s morris, you will enjoy this bigger, more tactical cousin.
Tsoro
Tsoro Yematatu, a traditional three-in-a-row game from Zimbabwe. Place your three pieces, then slide and jump them to make a line before your opponent does. Games are short, so it is a great choice for a quick match against the computer or a friend.
Oware
The West African mancala game of counting and capturing. Sow seeds around the board, plan where your last seed will land and capture more than half the seeds to win. It suits patient players who enjoy counting and thinking several moves ahead.
Fanorona
The national board game of Madagascar. Capture by moving towards or away from your opponent’s pieces, and take a whole line in a single move. It is fast and full of surprises, so it suits strategy fans looking for something new.
Surakarta
An Indonesian strategy game with a unique twist. Pieces capture by racing along the lines and round the curved loops at the corners of the board. Play against the computer or a friend. It suits players who like to spot attacks coming from unexpected directions.
Tic Tac Toe
Noughts and crosses against the computer or a friend. Get three in a row to win, at three levels, up to an AI that never loses. It is quick to learn, great for a short break and a good first strategy game for players of any age.
How our games work
Every game on this page runs in your web browser. There is nothing to install and no account to create. Open a game, choose a level and start playing. Your progress and settings are saved on your own device.
Most games have several levels. Start on the easiest one to learn the rules, then move up when the games begin to feel comfortable.
Which game should you start with?
- For pure logic, choose Sudoku or Futoshiki. There is no arithmetic. You place numbers by working out where they cannot go.
- For logic with a little arithmetic, choose Mathdoku or Kakuro. You combine small numbers to reach a target while keeping rows and columns free of repeats.
- For a relaxing break, choose Mahjong Solitaire or 2048. Both are calm, satisfying and easy to pick up for a few minutes.
- For a quick strategy game, choose Tic Tac Toe or Tsoro. Games take a minute or two and the rules are simple.
- For deeper strategy, choose Checkers, Morabaraba, Oware, Fanorona or Surakarta. Each rewards planning several moves ahead.
Why play puzzle games and board games?
Puzzle games build good thinking habits: scanning carefully, ruling options out and not guessing. Strategy board games add planning, patience and reading what your opponent wants to do. Both are a good way to take a short, screen-friendly break that keeps your mind busy.
Tips for your first game
- Start on the easiest level, even if you know the game. It shows you how the controls work.
- Read the rules on each game’s page. Every game page has a short how-to-play section and tips.
- In number puzzles, use notes or pencil marks to track what a square could hold.
- In board games, check what your opponent could do next before every move.
Questions about our games
Are the games free? Yes. Every game on this page is free to play in your browser.
Do I need to download anything or sign up? No. There is no download and no account.
Can I play on my phone? Yes. The games run in your phone’s browser, and on tablets and computers too.
Can I play against a friend? Yes, in several board games. Tic Tac Toe, Morabaraba, Tsoro, Oware and Surakarta can be played against the computer or a friend.
Do I need to be good at maths? No. Most of our puzzle games use no arithmetic at all, and Mathdoku and Kakuro only ask for simple sums with small numbers.
Are the games suitable for all ages? Yes. Our site is family-friendly, and the rules of most games take only a minute to learn.
Will you add more games? Yes. We add new puzzle and board games regularly.
How are the games funded? By advertising and by supporters. See How AppVerse Games Is Funded.
New to these games?
Our guides and strategies explain the techniques step by step. Start with Sudoku pencil marks or How to solve Mathdoku.