Image: PexelsThere are thousands of different games available to play online, so if you’re overwhelmed by too much choice we’ve put together some of the best online games for beginners.
Play the lottery
For a real beginner’s online game, you could try your luck at playing the lottery. Of course, it’s purely based on chance, so it really doesn’t require any skills or experience — you just need to pick your lucky numbers and enter.
A good place to start out is PlayHugeLottos, which lets you enter lotteries around the world including the US mega millions, which holds the record for the biggest jackpot. It’s quick and easy to enter, and you can have fun trying to win the jackpot from the comfort of your home.
Online poker
If playing the lottery isn’t interactive enough, but you still want the thrill of playing for money then why not play casino games. Texas Hold’em is a good poker game for beginners and there are plenty of online casinos and game sites you can choose from. It’s one of the easiest poker games to pick up, you just need to spend a little time studying the hands and understanding how it works.
And you don’t necessarily have to play for money — just set up an online game against your friends and you can have fun practicing your poker skills without taking any real risks.
Scrabble GO
If card games aren’t really your thing, there are plenty of old fashioned board games that are now available to play online. The fact that you’re probably already familiar with how to play makes them perfect for beginners.
Scrabble GO is available as an app to play on your smartphone or tablet wherever you are. You can play the classic version on the normal board with all the same rules, or you can play an updated version with new features. There are also quick-fire short games that only last five minutes.
Monopoly
Another board game favorite, Monopoly, also makes a great online game for beginners. The fast-paced property trading game has been around for decades but now you can play online, via an app, or on a console like the Nintendo Switch.
The rules are the same, but if you invest in Monopoly Plus you can get an updated, interactive version that engages new and experienced players alike. Get yourself into the entrepreneurial mindset and start building up your property empire by playing with friends and family or challenge strangers around the world.
Runescape
More interested in video games than board games? Runescape is one of the world’s biggest free, multiplayer online role-playing games. Taking place in the medieval fantasy realm of Gielinor, you can battle it out against monsters and other players, and complete quests to earn rewards. And while the graphics might be a little dated, it’s still pretty addictive, and it’s really easy for beginners to get into.
Retro game emulators
Use a game emulator to access all the classic arcade and old console games online. Whether you used to play on a Gameboy Color or owned a SEGA Mega Drive, now you can play your favorite games like Pac-Man, Pokemon, Sonic the Hedgehog, or Mortal Kombat online. And the best part is emulators are usually free and you can jump right into a game — making them perfect for beginners.
Whether you want to try your luck playing the lottery, learn how to play poker, battle it out in a multiplayer game, or stick to your old favorites — these are just a few of the best online games for beginners.
