Forget solitare and minesweeper - take your fun to a whole new level by playing games online. Whether you like card and puzzle games, arcade games, or virtual worlds, there's a web site for you. Most games only require an Internet connection - that means no software to buy or download. Check out these fun sites:

Games.com

Play free online games like puzzle, card & board, arcade, word, and casino games. Read the community blog, interact with other players, and download a free toolbar, so that your favorite games are always just a click away. Visit games.com >

Action Allstars

Action Allstars is an all-new virtual world web site for kids. Create and customize your own athlete, meet new friends, play your favorite sports games, and support your favorite professional teams.  Visit the Action Allstars site >

Nick Games

Play cards with SpongeBob, chess with Jimmy Neutron, and other games with your favorite Nick characters. Visit Nick Games >

Candystand.com

Discover free sports, arcade, multiplayer, card, puzzle, and strategy games at candystand.com. Earn tickets and trophies, join tournaments, and play with friends on facebook.                          Visit Candystand.com >

Gamespy Arcade

Access hundreds of online multiplayer games with your friends. You can text and voice chat and transfer files while you play. Don't have an opponent? Gamespy Arcade has a player matching feature - connect to millions of other gamers instantly.                           Visit the Gamespy Arcade site >

Club Penguin

One of the most popular web sites for kids, Club Penguin is a snow-covered virtual world where kids can create their own penguin, play a variety of activities, chat, and play games with friends. Club Penguin offers peace of mind for parents because it includes filtered chat and live moderators. Visit the Club Penguin site >

Free Online Games

Discover thousands of online games from all your favorite genres - action, skill, space games, and more. Search by latest games, most-played, and top-rated games. Visit Freeonlinegames.com >

1up.com

1up.com is the web site for serious gamers. Read the latest gaming news, watch trailers, get game cheats, strategies, and more. Visit 1up.com >

Kongregate.com

Are you a gamer? With Kongregate, you can play thousands of games online – for free. Are you a game developer? Upload your game and get quick feedback from the Kongregate community.  Visit kongregate.com >