Board Games at the Library

BoardGameGeek is an online resource and community that aims to be the definitive source for board game and card game content. The site is updated on a real-time basis by its large and still growing user base. BGG features reviews, ratings, images, play-aids, translations, and session reports from board game geeks around the world, as well as live discussion forums.

Hosted by Rodney Smith, Watch It Played offers hundreds of YouTube video tutorials on how to play both new and classic board games. Additionally, Watch It Played shares top 10 lists, full playthroughs, and board game news.

Board Game Arena is the largest online board gaming service in the world. Players can play popular board games in real time or in turn-based play online with a free or premium account.

D&D Beyond is the official digital toolset and game companion for Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition. The website hosts online versions of the fifth edition books. It also provides digital tools like character building, spell lists, and an encounter builder. The free basic rules can help new players begin to play D&D.