Everyone needs to take time off from work sometimes and just do something fun. Although everyone has there own version of fun, most people will agree that there is at least what type of game that they like to play. Whether it is a simple card game, a board game, or one of the many online games at your disposal today, everyone has that one thing that they enjoy doing on a relaxed, leisurely afternoon.

The influx of the internet into mainstream society has really altered the way people spend their leisure time. More and more often, people are resorting to playing their favourite board game on the computer using an online version. Furthermore, online computer games have many advantages and disadvantages when compared to traditional games. First of all, online gaming allows someone to play whenever they want. Say for example, you are stuck home by yourself with nothing to do and nobody to visit, you can join an online community of gamers and play an online game that suits your tastes. With online gaming, you dont need to have your other players in your presence. Another advantage to online gaming is the lack of set up and clean up needed to play. Everything is done on the computer making playing the game very easy. You also dont have to worry about cleaning the kitchen or dining room table to create room to play. Online games also allow for easy computational characteristics. For example if you are playing an online monopoly game, all the money transactions are done electronically to avoid human errors.

There are also some disadvantages to online gaming including the lack of communication and family interaction. Traditional board and card games are usually played in a family or friends oriented setting. The whole point it to have fun with everyone you are playing with and build bonds during family time. Online games usually eliminate this aspect of the game even though some allow you to chat between other gamers, its simply not the same. Another disadvantage of online gaming is the fact that it can be a gateway platform to gambling problems. People that fall in love with the ease of online gaming may find themselves indulging in online gambling also. This can be okay if the person has enough self control because online gambling can be very dangerous and risky.