Ludo nights with cousins, carrom after dinner, chess with dad: classic games have moved onto our phones. Here are the best free-to-play board and card games for Android and iPhone, all for fun, with no betting and no deposits.
Best free board games
Ludo King
The most popular Ludo app in South Asia. Play the computer, pass and play on one phone, or play online with friends and voice chat. It works on low-end phones and offline.
Carrom Pool
Carrom on your phone with simple aiming. It has classic and disc pool modes and plays well on most devices.
Chess (Chess.com or Lichess)
Play live games, solve puzzles and take free lessons. Lichess is completely free with no ads.
8 Ball Pool
Online pool against real players. You compete with in-game coins that have no cash value.
Snakes & Ladders and Checkers
Simple classics that are great for younger kids.
Best free card games
UNO!
The official mobile version of the family favourite, with online rooms for friends.
Solitaire
Relaxing and fully offline. Many free versions include daily challenges.
Spades, Hearts and Rummy (practice versions)
Choose apps that use free chips only. Skip any version that asks you to deposit money.
Word games
Scrabble GO and Words with Friends turn word play into a social game.
Free-to-play vs real-money apps: know the difference
Many “Teen Patti”, “Rummy” and slot apps in Pakistan ask players to deposit money through mobile wallets and promise cash winnings. These are gambling apps, not games. Online gambling is illegal in Pakistan, and these apps often lead to lost money, frozen withdrawals and stolen personal data. Warning signs include:
- Deposits or withdrawals through JazzCash, Easypaisa, bank transfer or crypto
- Download links to an APK outside Google Play
- “Agent” or “refer and earn” commission schemes
- Promises of daily income or guaranteed wins
Learn how to protect yourself in how to download games safely.
FAQs
Can I play Ludo with family on one phone?
Yes. Ludo King’s pass-and-play mode supports up to six players on one device, with no internet needed.
Are coins in 8 Ball Pool or Ludo King real money?
No. They are in-game currency only and can’t be withdrawn. You never need to buy them to play.
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