HT Games
The "1001 Games" book (by Jack Botermans) is a reference — no single site hosts all. But these platforms cover 90% of the titles:
| Platform | Cost | Strengths | Top "1001" Games Available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Board Game Arena (BGA) | Free / Premium $4/mo | Real-time + async, ELO, 500+ games, official licenses | Carcassonne, 7 Wonders, Azul, Splendor, Dominion, Hanabi, Love Letter, Sushi Go |
| Tabletop Simulator (Steam) | $20 (sales $10) | Physics sandbox, Workshop (10k+ mods), VR, scripting | Everything (Gloomhaven, Twilight Imperium, custom) |
| Tabletopia | Free / Premium | Browser/Steam, polished UI, licensed | Scythe, Wingspan, Terraforming Mars, Everdell |
| Yucata.de | Free | Turn-based, email notify, deep Euro library | Puerto Rico, Agricola, Brass, Tzolkin, Concordia |
| BoardGameGeek (BGG) | Free | Database, rules, files, "Play Online" links | Links to BGA, Yucata, TTS, Vassal |
| Vassal Engine | Free (Java) | Hex & Counter wargames, complex sims | Advanced Squad Leader, Paths of Glory, OCS |
| Steam (Native Ports) | Per game | Integrated friends, achievements | Gloomhaven, Slay the Spire, Monster Train, Demeo |
| Mobile Apps | Free / $ | On-the-go | Patchwork, Onitama, Jaipur, Lost Cities, Hive |
No "1001 Games" site exists. Use BGA for Euro/Modern, Yucata for Deep Strategy, TTS for Everything Else.