Indian Games You Can Play Online with Friends
Many of the games we played at home as kids, on summer holidays and during power cuts, now have online versions. Here are Indian games you can play online with friends, and what each one is best for.
1. Ludo
The most popular Indian board game online. Quick, easy and full of luck. It is best for short rounds and for players of every age.
2. Business (Vyapari) game
The property trading game with a board of cities, paper money and banks. It takes longer than Ludo and needs more thinking: what to buy, when to build and whom to trade with. Bazaar Raja is a free online version with Indian cities, rupees and Kismat cards.
3. Carrom
A skill game that translates well to phones. It is best for one-on-one matches.
4. Snakes and Ladders
Pure luck and great for young kids. Online versions are quick and simple.
5. Antakshari and word games
Not board games, but perfect on a video call with family. All you need is voices and a good memory for songs.
6. Chess
Its origins trace back to the Indian game chaturanga. Chess is the deepest strategy game on this list and is easy to play online with friends.
Which one should you pick?
| If you want | Play |
|---|---|
| A quick 10-minute game | Ludo or Snakes and Ladders |
| A proper game night with deals and drama | Business game (Bazaar Raja) |
| A skill duel | Carrom or Chess |
| Family fun on a call | Antakshari |
Want to try the business game? Read how to play or jump straight into a game.