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 expensive and prone to lost pieces. Luckily, many excellent board games are now available digitally on Android. Let's explore some of the best!
Top Picks:
Ticket to Ride
A 21st-century classic, Ticket to Ride (winner of the 2004 Spiel des Jahres award) offers deceptively simple gameplay: lay train routes between US cities. The challenge increases as the board fills.
Scythe: Digital Edition
Step into an alternate World War I with giant steam-powered robots! This in-depth 4X strategy game demands control over every aspect of your empire.
Galaxy Trucker
An award-winning adaptation of an award-winning board game, Galaxy Trucker receives universal acclaim. Build a spacecraft and navigate it through space in this accessible two-part game featuring local and online multiplayer.
Lords of Waterdeep
From Wizards of the Coast and Playdek, Lords of Waterdeep is a critically-acclaimed turn-based strategy game for up to six players, offering both local and online multiplayer options.
Neuroshima Hex
Command one of four armies vying for world domination in this post-apocalyptic Risk-like game. The Android version includes three AI difficulty levels, a tutorial, and a user-friendly interface.
Through the Ages
A highly-regarded board game, Through the Ages lets you build a civilization through card play, starting as a small tribe and progressing to greatness (or not!). The Android port faithfully recreates the gameplay and includes an engaging tutorial.
Raiders of the North Sea
Embrace your inner Viking raider in this worker placement game. Plunder settlements, appease your chieftain, and make strategic choices as you conquer the North Sea. This exceptional port beautifully captures the original's artwork.
Wingspan
Bird enthusiasts will adore Wingspan, featuring accurate depictions of birds from around the globe.
Risk: Global Domination
Experience the classic game of global domination in this enhanced mobile version. Risk: Global Domination boasts stunning visuals, additional maps and modes, various multiplayer options, AI matches, and is free to download.
Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns
Fight hordes of zombies in this intense, action-packed game. Survive various scenarios in a zombie-infested wasteland.
Looking for something faster-paced? Check out our best Android action games!