Google Play's Top Android Board Games: A Review
Board games offer endless hours of fun and fierce competition. However, building a physical collection can be costly and prone to accidental losses. Thankfully, many excellent board games are now available digitally on Android! Let's explore some of the best.
Top Android Board Games
Let the games begin!
Ticket to Ride
Ticket to Ride, a 21st-century classic and winner of the 2004 Spiel des Jahres award, offers deceptively simple yet increasingly complex gameplay. Players lay train routes across a map of US cities, with strategic depth emerging as the board fills.
Scythe: Digital Edition
Step into an alternate World War I setting featuring massive steam-powered robots in Scythe. This deep 4X strategy game demands control over every aspect of your empire, offering more than just explosive action.
Galaxy Trucker
A multi-award-winning digital adaptation of a critically acclaimed board game, Galaxy Trucker delivers perfect scores and widespread praise. This highly accessible game involves building a spaceship and embarking on a 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 an impressive lineage. This meticulously crafted turn-based strategy game supports up to six players and offers both local and online multiplayer options. A must-have.
Neuroshima Hex
This acclaimed Polish board game puts you in command of one of four armies vying for global dominance after a devastating 30-year war. Think post-apocalyptic Risk, with three AI difficulty levels, an in-game tutorial, and a user-friendly interface.
Through the Ages
One of the most celebrated board games ever created, Through the Ages lets you build a civilization through card play. Begin as a small tribe and shape your destiny. The mobile version successfully adapts the original's gameplay, adding a helpful tutorial.
Raiders of the North Sea
Raiders of the North Sea casts you as a Viking raider, plundering settlements and earning your chieftain's favor. This worker placement game offers a perfect balance of strategic choices and challenges. The digital adaptation beautifully showcases the original's artwork.
Wingspan
Bird enthusiasts will appreciate Wingspan, where players collect and play cards featuring diverse avian species from around the globe.
Risk: Global Domination
Even without prior Risk experience, the goal is clear: global domination. Risk: Global Domination enhances the classic board game with stunning visuals, extra maps and modes, various multiplayer options, AI opponents, and more. The initial download is free.
Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns
Zombies invade the board game world in this intense, gory game. Players tackle 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.
