2 Player Games on One Device
Sometimes you just want to play with the person next to you. These games let two people share one phone, tablet or computer, taking turns or using separate keys. No accounts, no online matchmaking, just pick a game and play.
Board game classics like Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four and Dots and Boxes are turn based, so you simply pass the device. Pong lets two players share one keyboard at the same time. Every game in this list can also be played alone against the computer.
These are great for families, classrooms and friends waiting for food, and every round is short enough to play best of three.
For the fairest games, swap who goes first each round, and play best of three or best of five. Connect Four and Dots and Boxes reward planning, so they get more interesting the more you play the same opponent. Tic-Tac-Toe is perfect for younger players who are learning to take turns.
1.Tic-Tac-Toe
2 player mode on one screen, or try to draw against an unbeatable computer.
2.Connect Four
2 player mode on one screen, or play a computer that looks several moves ahead.
3.Dots and Boxes
2 player mode on one screen, or play the computer.
4.Pong
2 players on one keyboard (W and S versus the arrow keys), or play the computer.
5.Rock Paper Scissors
Play the computer and take turns with a friend to compare match wins.
6.Word Chain
Play the computer, or take turns typing words with a friend on one screen.
Questions
Which games support two players on one device?
Tic-Tac-Toe, Connect Four and Dots and Boxes have a 2 player mode on one screen, and Pong supports two players on one keyboard.
Can I play these online with someone far away?
Not yet. These games are made for two people sharing one device.
Can I play alone?
Yes. Every game here also has a computer opponent.
Does Pong work for two players on a phone?
Two player Pong needs a keyboard. On a phone you play against the computer.