When it’s difficult to cramp around a coffee table or on the floor in the living room to play an energetic round of Catan or any other board game, the Internet comes to the rescue. Who said you can’t have an exhilarating night of board games in times of social distancing? Not us! Here are five classic games you can easily tune in to play online...

1. Monopoly

A game of Monopoly — 5 Classic Board Games That Can Easily Be Played Online

Who doesn’t know Monopoly? It’s one of the oldest, most popular board games of all time. Tap into your entrepreneurial spirit and be the business mogul you want to be. There is a Monopoly app ($4) that is the same as the original, just with a couple of additional features to spice things up even more. There’s even a “quick mode” for when you don’t have an entire evening to play.

2. Catan Universe

The Catan Universe App Interface — 5 Classic Board Games That Can Easily Be Played Online

If this is the first time you have heard about Catan, you are in serious luck because this game promises fun like no other with a dash of strategy and luck. Much like the real board game, the Catan Universe app offers the same visual appeal as the original. Up to three players can play the basic version for free, and if you want to give “Seafarers” and “Cities and Knights” a chance, you will have to pay to play.

3. Clue

Clue - The Classic Mystery Game wallpaper — 5 Classic Board Games That Can Easily Be Played Online

For just $4, the Clue app can help you relive the thrill of investigating Mr. Boddy’s untimely demise from the ominous rooms of the Tudor Mansion. Get into the shoes of Colonel Mustard, Miss Scarlet, and the rest of the game’s cast of characters to experience a playing experience like no other.

4. Scrabble Go — The Evergreen of All Board Games

A board of Scrabble — 5 Classic Board Games That Can Easily Be Played Online

Not many things compare to the glory of scoring a triple word score on Scrabble when everyone else is struggling to put a single word together. You can relive that uniquely satisfying experience from the comfort of your couch through the Scrabble GO app. The best part? It’s free to use!

5. Risk: Global Domination

Risk: Global Domination game board — 5 Classic Board Games That Can Easily Be Played Online

Fancy the idea of global domination? Well, your wish is granted through the Risk: Global Domination app. Experience the thrill of the original Risk board games minus the downsides of being huddled around a teeny-tiny world map for hours or even days on end.