Google Play's Top Android Board Games: A Review
Board games offer endless hours of fun and fierce competition. Building a physical collection, however, can be costly and prone to mishaps (anyone ever lost a vital game piece?). Thankfully, the digital realm offers some fantastic alternatives. Let's explore some of the best Android board games available.
Top-Rated Android Board Games
Let the games begin!
Ticket to Ride
A 21st-century classic, Ticket to Ride (winner of the 2004 Spiel des Jahres award) offers deceptively simple yet increasingly complex gameplay. Lay train routes between US cities, and watch the strategic challenge grow as the board fills.
Scythe: Digital Edition
Step into an alternate World War I setting featuring colossal steam-powered robots. This isn't just about destruction; Scythe is a deep 4X strategy game demanding complete control of your empire.
Galaxy Trucker
A multi-award-winning digital adaptation of a celebrated board game, Galaxy Trucker receives widespread acclaim. This accessible two-part game involves constructing a spacecraft and then embarking on a thrilling space journey. Enjoy local and online multiplayer simultaneously.
Lords of Waterdeep
Developed by Wizards of the Coast and brought to mobile by Playdek, Lords of Waterdeep boasts exceptional pedigree. This critically acclaimed turn-based strategy game (supporting up to six players) offers both local and online multiplayer options. A must-have.
Neuroshima Hex
This acclaimed Polish board game casts you as the commander of one of four armies vying for global dominance in a post-apocalyptic world. Think of it as a post-apocalyptic Risk, with three AI difficulty levels, an in-game tutorial, and a user-friendly interface.
Through the Ages
One of the most highly regarded board games ever created, Through the Ages lets you build a civilization through card-based gameplay. Begin as a small tribe and shape your destiny. The mobile version successfully translates the original's gameplay to a smaller screen, including a helpful tutorial.
Raiders of the North Sea
Embrace your inner Viking raider in this worker placement game. Plunder settlements and gain favor with your chieftain in a perfectly balanced game offering numerous strategic choices. This excellent port beautifully showcases the original's artwork.
Wingspan
Bird enthusiasts will appreciate Wingspan, where you play rounds featuring a diverse selection of realistic avian species from around the globe.
Risk: Global Domination
Even if unfamiliar with Risk, the concept is clear: global domination through relentless conquest. Risk: Global Domination enhances Hasbro's classic with stunning visuals, additional maps and modes, diverse multiplayer options, AI matches, and more. Plus, the initial download is free.
Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns
Zombies invade the board game world in this thrilling, gory battle for survival. Work through various scenarios in a zombie-infested wasteland. Prepare for an awesome experience.
Looking for faster-paced action? Check out our Best Android Action Games feature.
