Platform for Card Games, Chess - Online Multiplayer Games
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I want to know on what platforms are online 2-Player or Multiplayer Games made (2D Games, Card Games, Board Games, Word Games and the like - Generally devoid of any graphics or no studding graphics)

What are the available platforms and where One can begin learning.. I can code in PHP & java-script. but I believe these aren't the best tools for making games, correct me If I am wrong.
