Now that the pandemic is forcing people in Europe and North America to isolate themselves, it’s a lot harder to get people together for the fun experience of playing games around the table. It’s simply too much opportunity for people to spread the Coronavirus. So as many gaming sessions get canceled, people are looking for alternatives to entertain them and to scratch that gaming itch.

Fortunately, the recent board game renaissance has inspired many online adaptations of board games so that you can play the same games with your friends, even if you can’t get together. Here are ten of the top adaptations that can get you and your friends together online when you can’t meet face to face.

10 Clue

Unlike many classic board games, Clue holds up well against modern board games. The basic mechanism of trying to deduce the killer, location, and weapon in the murder is solid. It still makes for a fun and challenging gameplay.

And its online adaptation is nicely done. One might quibble with the modern cartoon style graphics, but the game mechanics have all adapted well in the online version. If anything, it’s better on the computer, where you can take more detailed notes.

9 Twilight Struggle

This deep strategy game of the Cold War was long regarded as the best board game, and it still remains one of the top games. The online version retains the flavor of the board game, but without the complex set-up, tear-down, and rule administration of the board game.

It can make for hours of engrossing fun. The big drawback is that it’s for only two players. So while you can enjoy a long game with one friend, this isn’t one that’ll bring together your entire gaming group.

8 Tabletop Simulator

Tabletop Simulator isn’t a single game, it’s a platform for translating games into an online version. The basic setup is a physics engine that allows designers to create all the components of their game in an online format. Dozens of games have been adapted this way. In some ways, it’s the most like a board game, because you pick up and move all the pieces as you would a real game.

There are a few drawbacks, though. First, each game requires a separate purchase, after paying for the basic engine. Second, the builds are irregular. Some work well, but others are a little twitchy. Check the reviews of individual games before deciding which to play.

7 Magic: The Gathering Arena

One of the biggest casualties of the COVID-19 shutdown is Friday Magic. Now everyone who used to rely on the socialization of their weekly gathering is unable to hang out at their local game store.

If you miss your friends, maybe now is a great time to try out the online version of Magic: The Gathering. This newest version is a tremendous improvement over previous iterations and is well worth trying out. You’ll probably be happy when your regular Friday Magic resumes, but in the meantime, this is a good substitute.

6 Splendor

Splendor is an exciting and quick game of engine building, as you strive to collect gems that generate more gems to help you get more expensive and valuable gems. The gameplay is easy to learn, but the strategy is complex.

Plus, the games are fast, and they’re even faster when you’re playing online. This is a great choice for people who used to play games with coworkers during their lunch hour–you can fit in a couple of games while taking a break from work at home.

5 Ticket to Ride

One of the most faithful and consistent online adaptations, Ticket to Ride adapts all the mechanisms of the classic board game to the online version.

The basic game gives you access to the first version of the board game, using a classic map of US railways, but other maps and mechanisms are available as inexpensive DLCs. Playing with people you know is better than random games, as the community is large and has some bad sports.

4 Carcassonne

Carcassonne is a fun and easy game of tile placement. Games are quick, and while the rules are simple, the strategy can be complex. It also makes the transition to online play very well, with a well-designed virtual board and clear interface.

However, some new players complain the in-game rules aren’t clear, so it’s best for people who are familiar with the board game version. While expansions are all DLC, the base game plays so well that you hardly need them.

3 Scythe

Most of the games we’ve talked about here stress-free, easy play, and quick games. Scythe is a more involved strategy game that can take a long time to complete. Fans of the tabletop game know this, and should be prepared. Your main concern is: how well did it convert to online play?

The answer is that it’s carried over very well, capturing not just the mechanics that make the game amazing to play, but also the flavor. The only downside: downtime can get long if you’re playing with a large group. But with friends you can use that time to chat, just like you do around the table.

2 Pandemic

Pandemic is the most thematically appropriate game for this quarantine, and, fortunately, it has a great online version to help you play it when you can’t get enough people together for in-person play. The online version takes care of all the fiddly bits of the game mechanic, leaving you with the crucial decisions.

Playing online has added flavor, too, as it feels like you really are part of a global team fighting the spread of these deadly diseases. The only problem: losing now seems much more ominous.

1 Lords of Waterdeep

Lords of Waterdeep is a classic worker placement game, one of the most popular available. As the secret head of an underworld faction in this famous Dungeons & Dragons city, people try to recruit adventurers to complete missions. The online version is a great adaptation of the game.

Originally designed as a mobile game, it works well on phones. This game is an especially great choice if people’s schedules are disrupted as a result of the isolation and not only can’t be in the same place but can’t set aside the same time to play.

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