5 Best Board Game Apps for Android and iOS

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By Timileyin Olanrewaju

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This Itechguide reviews the 5 best board game Apps. The best app is reviewed last – starting with the 5th on top of the list.

Parchisi STAR

Best Board Game Apps: Parchisi STAR
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Beginning at no 5 in my review of the best board game apps is “Parchisi STAR”.

“Parchisi STAR” has a lot of tantalizing features. The first feature that caught my attention is its online platform. The game is an online multiplayer game that can support 2 or 4 players. It is perfectly designed for smartphones.

It also features a social in-game gesture. As you are playing the game, you can chat and send emojis to other players. This makes the game unique and engaging. It offers a daily magic chest that gives you numerous coins.

Finally, the game offers fine gameplay. It has an adaptation of the Indian game known as Pachisi or Ludo with a unique touch. The game is a good way to spend quality time with your loved ones online.

“Parchisi STAR” is free to install but contains ads and offers in-app purchases. It has a 4.6 rating on Google Play and a 4.1 rating on the App Store.

Onirim

Best Board Game Apps: Onirim
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Coming 4th in my review of the best board game apps is “Onirim”.

“Onirim – Solitaire Card Game” offers a unique gaming style. You start the game as a dreamwalker who is got lost in a mysterious labyrinth. The only thing you need to do is to discover the oneiric doors before it is too late. If you can’t find the doors, you will be trapped in the dream forever.

It also features amazing artworks – making the game more captivating and friendly for all ages. The game also offers tutorials as you progress in the game.

Finally, the game is available in multiple languages. These include English, French, German, Italian, Spanish. The game also records your scores to track your progress.

“Onirim” is free to install but offers in-app purchases. It has a 4.5 rating on the App Store and a 4.7 rating on Google Play.

Galaxy Trucker Pocket

Best Board Game Apps: Galaxy Trucker Pocket
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Taking the 3rd spot in my review of the best board game apps is “Galaxy Trucker Pocket”.

The first most amazing feature of this game is the style of play. You are to build space ships, navigate the space, dodge meteors, and conquer your enemies. The ultimate goal is to earn the most cosmic credits before the end of the game.

The next important feature of this game is its online features. You can compete with other players online and play multiple games at the same time. You can also play offline with your friends on the same device.

The final feature that makes this game unique is its mode design. You can play the game in real-time mode or in the turn-based mode where things become a little slower.

“Galaxy Trucker Pocket” comes at a cost before installation. It has a 4.8 rating on Google Play and a 4.5 rating on the App Store.

Ultimate Cribbage: The Classic

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“Ultimate Cribbage: The Classic” is no 2 in my review of the best board game apps.

This board game has some exciting features. Firstly, it offers strategic card gameplay. You need to use the cards provided to find the right combination to win the game. The goal is to understand the game rules. Then, beat your opponent to the target.

Secondly, the game offers smooth gameplay. As you progress in each level, you get new tricks to use against your opponent. You can also use a scorekeeper to keep track of the game.

Finally, you can play the game alone or with your friends and family. The game is engaging and fun to play – perfect for adults and kids.

“Ultimate Cribbage” is free to install but contains ads and offers in-app purchases. It has a 4.6 rating on the App Store and a 4.5 rating on Google Play.

Through the Ages

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Finally, at no 1 in my review of the best board game apps is “Through the Ages”.

“Through the Ages” has loads of fantastic features but one of the outstanding of them is its captivating gameplay. You begin the game by building a small tribe with farms, mines, and some other groundworks. Subsequently, you use your skills to advance the community to a modern world.

This board game also offers online gaming. You can play the game with other players online or play offline with your friends on the same device. As you begin the game, it offers tutorials on the rules of the game.

There is one more feature I think will be of interest – its interface design. The game is well built with cool colors and beautiful arts. It offers hundreds of cards to advance your quest.

“Through the Ages” requires payment before installation and offers in-pp purchases. It has a 4.8 rating on Google Play and a 4.9 rating on the App Store.

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Timileyin Olanrewaju

Timileyin Olanrewaju, Technical Writer at Itechguides.com, holds a B.Sc in Computer Science. Passionate about movies, video games, and gadgets, he specializes in writing gadget buying guides, app and software reviews, as well as critiques of movies and video games on the site.

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