Google Play's Top Android Board Games: A Review

Board games offer endless fun and fierce competition, but building a collection can be expensive. Luckily, many fantastic board games are now available digitally on Android, letting you enjoy the experience without the physical clutter or risk of lost pieces.

Here are some of the best Android board games Google Play offers:

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 watch out—the complexity grows as the board fills up!

Scythe: Digital Edition

Step into an alternate World War I with giant steam-powered robots! Scythe is a deep 4X strategy game where you control every aspect of your empire. It’s more than just blowing things up; it's strategic empire building.

Galaxy Trucker

This award-winning adaptation of an award-winning board game boasts perfect scores and critical acclaim. Build a spaceship and then blast off into space! Features 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. Enjoy local and online multiplayer in this universally loved title.

Neuroshima Hex

Command one of four armies vying for world domination in this acclaimed Polish board game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Think of it as a post-apocalyptic Risk with three AI difficulty levels, an in-game tutorial, and a user-friendly interface.

Through the Ages

A critically acclaimed board game where you build a civilization through cards. Start as a small tribe and see where your strategic choices take you. The Android version successfully translates the superb gameplay to a mobile experience, including a helpful tutorial.

Raiders of the North Sea

Embrace your inner Viking raider in this worker placement game. Plunder settlements, earn your chieftain's favor, and make tough choices as you conquer the North. The digital version beautifully captures the original's artwork.

Wingspan

For bird enthusiasts, Wingspan offers accurate depictions of various avian species as you play through engaging rounds.

Risk: Global Domination

Experience the classic game of global domination! Risk: Global Domination enhances the original with stunning visuals, additional maps and modes, multiple multiplayer options, AI matches, and more. Plus, it’s free to download!

Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns

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

Looking for faster-paced action? Check out our review of the best Android action games.