2-player games to play online with a friend

Every game here can be played one on one with a friend, on your own devices. Open a game, press With friends, and send them the 4-letter code or the link. You don't need accounts or downloads, and it works between a phone and a laptop. The game server checks every move, so nobody can cheat.

Classic board games

Turn-based, so you can take your time.

• ChessFull rules, colours swap every game, and you can offer a draw or resign.~20 min
• CheckersCaptures are compulsory and kings can go backwards. The classic rules.~10 min
• Four in a RowDrop discs, line up four. About five minutes a game.~5 min
• Sea BattleEach fleet stays hidden on the server, so no peeking.~10 min
• Ultimate Tic-Tac-ToeTic-Tac-Toe for people who've figured out Tic-Tac-Toe.~15 min

Pencil-and-paper games

The ones from the back of your notebook.

• Dots and BoxesClose a box, keep it, go again.~8 min
• Paper SoccerDraw passes on a dot grid and bounce off old lines to score.~10 min
• Tic-Tac-ToeStill the fastest way to decide something.~1 min

Fast and real-time

Both of you playing at once.

• Circle FootballReal-time football with a charge-up kick. 1v1 up to 3v3.3 min · 2–6 players
• Word RainA typing race on the same falling words.2 min · typing race
• Rock Paper ScissorsBoth moves are revealed together, best of five.~1 min
• Crazy EightsHead to head with 7 cards each, or add more players.~3 min · 2–6 players

How playing with a friend works

• Open any game and press With friends in the top corner.
• Send your friend the 4-letter room code or the invite link.
• The game starts as soon as they join. Press Play again for a rematch; the score carries on.
• Rooms delete themselves after a day, and nobody needs an account.

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