

Board games have been around for a long time. The oldest board games date back to 3500BC and have come a long way since then. Most of us can remember playing the classics like Monopoly to the more modern games like Pandemic. If you want to use your Android device to play them, here are the best board games for Android!



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AI Factory Limited

Price: Free / $0.99 each

AI Factory Limited is a developer on Google Play. They specialize in basic board games and card games. They have exceptional versions of chess, checkers, backgammon, reversi, go, sudoku, and even tic-tac-toe. The designs are a little basic. However, the games function much better than average. They are also inexpensive and the free versions are usually more than good enough for most. This is the spot to try first for the basic stuff. You can also buy a super basic chess set for under $30 if you want the real deal.

Catan

Price: $4.99 + $9.99

Catan is one of the classic board games. It’s also a favorite of our own Gary Sims! Each player has to make settlements on the game board. The goal is to make the longest road with the largest army. Each settlement is adjacent to resources with numbers. Every time the dice hits that number, you get that resource. The game also features the original board game rules, online multiplayer, various expansions (available as in-app purchases), and more. It’s a seriously good board game and you can check out the real Catan (along with all of its expansions) on Amazon here.

Elder Sign: Omens

Price: $3.99 + $2.99 for DLC

Elder Sign: Omens is one of the older mobile board games. It’s a mystery game. You search the board for various clues, arcane items, and other stuff. There’s only so much stuff on the game board. Each player must compete to get the most. That adds to the challenge. The point is to defeat the final boss. The game’s difficulty setting determines the final boss. The game includes multiple difficulty ratings, extra content (as an in-app purchase), and more. It’s a rough game sometimes, but that’s part of fun, probably. Of course, you can find the physical copies on Amazon here!

Fleet Battle

Price: Free / Up to $5.49

Fleet Battle is a variant of the popular board game Battleship. The premise is much the same. You place your ships around a map as does your opponent. The first person to sink all of the boats wins. Some of the game’s other features include online PvP via WiFi, Bluetooth, or on the Internet. You also get quick matches, medals (achievements), a chat, and more. It’s not quite as charming as the original. That said, it’s about as close as it gets on mobile. You can find the real Battleship game by Hasbro on Amazon here.

Galaxy Trucker

Price: $4.99 + $4.99 for DLC

Galaxy Trucker is one of the newer board games comparatively speaking. Players build ships to survive the harshness of space. You simply draw tiles and place them to build your ship. You also have to dodge obstacles and fight off bad guys. The game also features local multiplayer, online multiplayer, a campaign mode, and a couple of game play modes. The base game costs $4.99. There is optional DLC available for an additional $4.99 as an in-app purchase. The physical copy is also available on Amazon.

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Mini Metro

Price: $4.99

Mini Metro is a simple game with a simple premise. You basically design a subway map for a city transit system. The game includes 18 cities, various upgrades, and three game modes for varied game play. It’s not too different from Ticket to Ride. Both require you to build a transit infrastructure. This one just has simpler graphics and a slightly different set of mechanics. We especially like the colorblind mode, night mode, and minimal graphical style. It’s $4.99 with no in-app purchases or ads. This game is also available for free for Google Play Pass subscribers.

Mr Jack Pocket

Price: $2.99

Mr Jack Pocket is another older board game on mobile. This game has two main game play modes. One player is Jack Pocket. That player’s job is to escape the police and avoid capture. The other player plays as Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Their goal is to capture Jack Pocket. It’s a surprisingly good cat-and-mouse mystery game. The game also includes three difficulty modes, leaderboards, and a solo offline mode. It runs for $2.99, but you do get the whole game for that price. As usual, you can find a physical copy on Amazon here!

One Night Ultimate Werewolf

Price: Free / $14.79 for the actual card game

One Night Ultimate Werewolf is actually a companion app for the board game. The game is actually pretty fun. Players get assigned various roles in the game. Some are villagers and others are werewolves. The app tells players what they need to do. Then players spend a few minutes trying to figure out who the werewolf is. This one technically requires the actual game pieces to play. However, players can make their own cards and use the app to control everything. We do recommend getting the actual game, though. It’s good to support the makers and you can buy the base card game here.

Pandemic: The Board Game

Price: $4.99 + $1.99-$2.99 for the DLC

Pandemic is definitely among the best board games ever. The game turns players into members of the CDC. Their job is to travel the world and eradicate disease before the disease turns into a pandemic. Each player gets their own role that has its own abilities and downfalls. It supports up to four people with pass-and-play local multiplayer. There is also additional content available as DLC. It really is a fantastic board game. The price does fluctuate so do beware of that. It’s $4.99 at the time of this writing. There is a physical copy on Amazon here, but we actually recommend the Pandemic Legacy version if you get a physical copy because it’s way better.

Potion Explosion

Price: $3.49 + $1.99 for the DLC

Potion Explosion is one of the newer Android board games. Each player has a set of potions to make. They gather ingredients, make the potions, and score points. The game features three difficulty levels for the versus AI mode along with an online multiplayer. The base game goes for $3.49 and you get the whole game. There is an expansion available as an additional $1.99 in-app purchase. It includes more potions, ingredients, and playable characters. It had a bit of a rough launch, but it’s pretty decent now. You can find the physical version here if you would rather have that.

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Splendor

Price: $6.99

Splendor is a one of the simple board games. Players collect various items. The goal is to be the largest jewel collector in the game. The game also features a solo offline mode, local multiplayer, and online multiplayer game modes. Additionally, it has a quick tutorial, various challenges to complete, achievements, and leaderboards. The challenges require the player to do certain things in a certain number of moves. It’s an excellent example of a real life board game mixed with a proper mobile gaming experience. The real version is a tad pricey, but people seem to really like it.

Ticket to Ride

Price: $6.99 + $4.99 for the DLC

Ticket to Ride is one of the most popular board games right now. Players control a railroad. The goal is to build the longest railroad and complete the most challenges. The player with the most points at the end wins. The game includes seven maps, solo play, local and online multiplayer modes, and even leaderboards. The DLC contains additional maps and variants to play with. This one is excellent on both mobile or in real life. It’s not too difficult to learn and it’s fun to play. There are a bunch of physical versions of this game. You can find them here.

Tokaido

Price: $1.99

Tokaido is one of the newer and cheaper board games on the list. It has roots as a real board game and this is merely the digital video game version. The game also features solo play, online multiplayer player, and pass-and-play local multiplayer for a variety of play options. This game is best with two to five players. Each player is a traveler and the goal is to cross Tokaido, one of the biggest roads in Japan. It’s a good, traditional board game with a few little fun elements thrown in. Its $1.99 price tag makes it great for players on a budget too. The physical version is minimal and beautiful as well.

Tsuro

Price: $0.99

Tsuro is a tile-style board game. The game board is different every time you play. Players set tiles as they move in order to continue the game. They also lay tiles to try and derail their opponents. The game includes a solo mode, a loop battle mode, and a longest path mode. It supports up to eight players via local or online multiplayer modes. It’s also among the cheapest board games on this list. As a cherry on top, there are also 50 achievements to collect. This is actually one of the cheaper physical board games we’ve seen as well.

Words With Friends 2

Price: Freemium

Words With Friends 2 is the third game in the acclaimed board game franchise. This one is a riff off of the popular Scrabble game. You and friends take turns putting words on a game board. The person with the most points at the end wins. This version of the game includes online multiplayer mode, a single player mode, and various challenges to complete. Additionally, it has a rather large library of words that includes pop culture and other stuff. It’s a freemium game and that’s not great. However, it’s still the best Scrabble-style game on mobile. You can always opt for the actual Scrabble game as well if you want!

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