Whether you are playing with your family in the living room or with friends across the world, these are the best digital board games to play on your iPad.
Whether you are playing with your family in the living room or with friends across the world, these are the best digital board games to play on your iPad. Board games have always been a great way to pass the time, and many are made better with digital conversion. Playing on your iPad means a quick start, no setup, no cleanup, and no missing pieces. Digital games have their upsides — play alone against AI or multiplayer across the internet. Some games offer «play and pass» modes where you can play with multiple people on a single device. This turn-based strategy board game has evolved into a full-fledged video game with various modes. In Battleship you can play the classic game with friends or against AI on a virtual game board. Choose where to place your fleet then try to sink enemy ships by guessing where they are placed on the battlefield. The original version of the game took place on a square grid and players could either hit or miss each other’s ships. Because this is a virtual version of the game, game boards can be configured into different shapes for new kinds of tactics. A new alternate mode called «Commanders Mode» brings all new gameplay elements and special abilities. The digital version of the game is $3.99. You can buy the physical version of the game from Amazon for 16.99. In Tokaido you play as a traveler who journeys along the East Sea road in Japan. You and your friends compete to live the most interesting journey by the end of the game to see who wins. The digital version of the game has a graphical interface to bring the beautiful scenery to life. Between a great soundtrack and good visuals, players can lose themselves in the zen board game. Play solo, against friends online, or against an AI. You can also play with friends locally using pass and play. The digital version of the game is $1.99. You can buy the physical version of the game from Amazon for $39.99. While it isn’t a DC or Marvel licensed game, this highly rated superhero title offers plenty of high-flying, comic-style excitement. Initially launching in 2011 as a tabletop card game, it made its way to iOS in 2014. The game is cooperative, allowing three to five people to team up as a collective of superheroes, battling villains throughout the journey. During each turn, you play a card, use a power, and draw a card — a simple premise that can become more complex as you add combos and special abilities. Sentinels of the Multiverse supports solo play with three to five heroes, pass-and-play support with local friends, and online multiplayer. The iOS version works with iPhone and iPad, costing $6.99 with in-app purchases in the App Store.
