Google Play's Top Android Board Games: A Review

Board games offer endless 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!

Top Android Board Games

Here are some of Google Play's standout board game adaptations:

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, with complexity increasing as the board fills.

Scythe: Digital Edition

Step into an alternate history World War I featuring giant steam-powered robots! This deep 4X strategy game demands control of every aspect of your empire.

Galaxy Trucker

This award-winning adaptation of an award-winning board game boasts perfect scores and critical acclaim. Build a spaceship and navigate it through space in this accessible, two-part game. Enjoy both 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. Featuring local and online multiplayer, it's a must-have.

Neuroshima Hex

Command one of four armies vying for world domination in this acclaimed Polish board game set in a post-apocalyptic world. The Android version includes three AI difficulty levels, an in-game tutorial, and a user-friendly interface.

Through the Ages

A highly acclaimed board game, Through the Ages lets you build a civilization through cards. Begin as a small tribe and shape your destiny! The mobile version successfully captures the original's gameplay and includes a helpful tutorial.

Raiders of the North Sea

Embrace your inner Viking raider in this worker placement game! Plunder settlements, please your chieftain, and make strategic choices as you conquer the North. This excellent port faithfully recreates the original's artwork.

Wingspan

Bird enthusiasts will adore Wingspan, where you collect and play cards featuring diverse avian species from around the globe.

Risk: Global Domination

Experience the thrill of global domination in this mobile adaptation of Hasbro's classic game. Risk: Global Domination features enhanced visuals, additional maps and modes, various multiplayer options, AI matches, and more. The initial download is free.

Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns

Fight hordes of zombies in this intense, action-packed game. Survive various scenarios in a zombie-infested wasteland.

Looking for faster-paced action? Check out our best Android action games!