Google Play's Top Android Board Games: A Review
Board games offer endless hours of fun and fierce competition, but building a collection can be costly. Luckily, many excellent board games are now available digitally on Android! Let's explore some of the best options Google Play has to offer.
The Best 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 gameplay. Lay train routes between US cities, but be warned – the complexity grows as the board fills.
Scythe: Digital Edition
Step into an alternate World War I setting featuring massive steam-powered robots. This isn't just about destruction; it's a deep 4X strategy game demanding complete control of your empire.
Galaxy Trucker
A critically acclaimed port of an award-winning board game, Galaxy Trucker boasts perfect scores and numerous accolades. This accessible two-part game involves spacecraft construction and interstellar journeys. Enjoy local and online multiplayer simultaneously.
Lords of Waterdeep
Developed by Wizards of the Coast and adapted for mobile by Playdek, Lords of Waterdeep is a high-quality turn-based strategy game for up to six players. Universally praised and featuring local and online multiplayer, it's a must-have.
Neuroshima Hex
This acclaimed Polish board game puts you in command of one of four armies vying for world domination after a devastating 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, 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 to the small screen, including an engaging tutorial.
Raiders of the North Sea
Embrace your inner Viking in this worker placement game. Plunder settlements and gain favor with your chieftain. The well-balanced gameplay offers many strategic decisions, and the mobile port beautifully recreates the original's artwork.
Wingspan
Bird enthusiasts will adore Wingspan, where you play rounds using a selection of realistic avian species from around the globe.
Risk: Global Domination
Even if you're unfamiliar with Risk, the goal is clear: global domination. Risk: Global Domination enhances the classic board game with improved visuals, additional maps and modes, various multiplayer options, AI matches, and more. The initial download is free.
Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns
Zombies invade the world of board games in this intense, gory battle for survival. Work through various scenarios in a zombie-infested wasteland.
Looking for faster-paced action? Check out our review of the Best Android Action Games.