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Board Game Arena
Hundreds of real board games playable in the browser — including Codenames and other quick group classics.
How to play
Create a free account, start a table for a game like Codenames or another quick classic, and invite friends with a link. The site handles all the rules and turns for you, so you just play in the browser.
Best for small groups of about 2–8 who like "real" board games online; better for a planned game session than a 30-second icebreaker.
Tip: filter for "real-time" games rather than turn-based ones when you want everyone playing live together. Many popular titles are free.