10 Online Games for Kids to Play with Friends

This past year has been hard on all of us, with both parents and children dealing with the transition to remote learning and online activities—though kids were able to be outside for most of the pandemic and could see friends from a distance. Now that we’re in the middle of winter, and indoor activities and outdoor playdates are (mostly) on pause, making sure your children stay connected with their peers can be a challenge. Luckily, technology allows them to still socialize. Here are 10 online games for kids to play with friends—and family!

Online Games for Kids

Connect Four - age 6+ 

Where to play: papergames.io

Connect Four is an instant classic no matter how you play it. My boys love this game and often played it during indoor recess at school. Now they can challenge friends at home through this online version. In fact, they can even organize an online tournament so multiple friends can get in on the fun. This game can be played on Paper Games, which also allows for random matches. Other options on this site include Battleship, Tic Tac Toe, and Gomoku. 

Uno! - Age 7+

Where to play: App Store or Google Play Store or Web Browser

This game has been a family favorite for decades. Now the Uno app allows kids to play with their pals 1-on-1, in 2-versus-2 mode, or just watch as a spectator. They can also invite their friends to an Uno Room and make up their own rules.

Monster Math Duels Kids - Age 4+ (grades K-5)

Where to play: App Store or Google Play Store

This app is a win-win for parents and their children. Kids can compete with friends while also sharpening over 67 math skills within geometry, addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, multiples, prime numbers, fractions, and decimals. You can either arrange for them to play with pals in the same grade or mix it up with kids at all different levels.

Chess with Friends - Age 4+

Where to play: App Store or Google Play Store

Did your family binge The Queen’s Gambit on Netflix? Players can engage in multiple games at the same time, track their moves and improve their stats.

Monopoly Age 4+

Where to play: App Store or Google Play Store

You can now roll the dice and take over all of the properties in Monopoly online and invite other families to join in on the fun. Why not plan a game night so parents can socialize together as well as the kids?!

Check out this video by App Unwrapper for some details about the game:

Mario Kart Tour Age 4+

Where to play: App Store or Google Play Store