There are many classic board games have been digitized today and thus, are easy to share right from your phone or tablet. Here are 8 classic games you can start sharing today.
Board Game :
A board game is a tabletop game that involves counters or pieces moved or placed on a pre-marked surface or "board", according to a set of rules. Some games are based on pure strategy, but many contain an element of chance; and some are purely chance, with no element of skill.
Games usually have a goal that a player aims to achieve. Early board games represented a battle between two armies, and most modern board games are still based on defeating opponents in terms of counters, winning position, or accrual of points.
8 Classic Board Games to your Smartphone
1. Pictionary
It is one of the simplest games of all time, Pictionary (iOS, Android) uses a classic formula for much hilarity. You draw something , and your teammate has to guess what it is. That’s all there is to it. If you’ve played Draw Something, you’ll have an idea of what you need to do. The new digital version of the game includes two game modes, thousands of words and prizes to collect. If you’re looking for something to do in the backseat of an especially long car ride, this is a perfect go-to game.
2. Scrabble
The Scrabble board and tiles are absolutely iconic classic board game. If you can’t play the tabletop version, the app is a good replacement. You can, of course, play online with this app, much like Words with Friends. But there’s nothing like sitting down to face off against your opponent in a battle of words. Scrabble just stands on its own. And if you want to try a new type of word game, check out Paperback (iOS, Android), which combines deck building with word-crafting. It’s a great new twist on an old style of game.
3. Ticket to Ride
The simple set-collection mechanics, easy rules, and always-changing gameplay immediately catapulted Ticket to Ride into the canon of board game classics. And with a constantly growing number of expansions available, you’ll always have something new and different to try out. While this game is rated for kids eight and over.
4. Mexican Train Dominoes
It’s an easy game to learn, but every play is different and fun. All you need to do is play matching dominoes until you get rid of your entire hand. Sounds simple, but it can get tense near the end. And because it’s super easy to learn, you can play it with kids of all ages. The app provides AI for single-player games, multiple game modes, and a number of fun backgrounds. Since this particular version of the game is completely free, you can get started right away and not worry about in-app purchases.
5. Checkers
It is also a simple game. Whether you played checkers growing up or not, there’s no denying that it’s a classic. And with a checkers app (iOS, Android), you can play it with friends and family or against an AI opponent. There’s really not a whole lot to say about this one. But it’s provides several difficulty levels, and it’s free!
6. Monopoly
In this game, players compete to earn the most points by building settlements in the most lucrative places — but don’t have to walk over the bankrupt bodies of their opponents to win.
7. The Game of life
The Game of Life (iOS, Android) is a relatively-simple dice roller, the app makes it a lot of fun. Animated characters, a fast mode that presents a different victory condition and animated characters all make this a great digital version of a classic board game.
8. Yahtzee
Yahtzee (iOS, Android) is a really simple game. But there’s something compulsively fun and addicting about it . Just be aware that there are a lot of in-app purchases available, so this is likely to become a money grab. If you can deal with that, though, it’ll be a great addition to your digital games.
