Paul Vodra's Blog

Fans of board games might be missing the social interaction that goes with playing, while we’re locked away inside from the coronavirus pandemic. A lot of app-based board games provide online play options, so you can gather friends & family for a game while you chat via Skype or FaceTime. Here’s a list of some good options.

Ticket To Ride

• iOS $4
• Android $3.50
• Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux) $10

Small World 2

• iOS $5
• Android $5
• Steam (Windows, Mac, Linux) $10

Twilight Struggle

• iOS $7
• Android $7
• Steam (Windows, Mac) $10

Splendor

• iOS $5
• Android $5
• Steam (Windows) $10

Talisman

• iOS $4
• Android $3.50
• Steam (Windows, Mac) $7
• Nintendo Switch $20

San Juan

• iOS $1
• Android $1

Scotland Yard

• iOS $1
• Android $1

Catan Classic

• iPhone $5
• iPad $5
• Android $5
• Nintendo Switch $20

Catan Universe

• iOS free
• Android free
• Steam (Windows, Mac) free
• Nintendo Switch (not out yet?)

Agricola

• iOS $5
• not on Android

Carcassonne

• iOS $5 (This version is developed by a different company and probably won’t work with the other platforms. It was set to expire but was just given a reprieve.)
• Android $5
• Steam (Windows) $10
• Nintendo Switch $20

Neuroshima Hex

• iOS $5
• Android $3

7 Wonders

• iOS $5
• Android $5

Mysterium

• iOS $4
• Android $3.50
• Steam (Windows) $7

Qwirkle

• iOS $3
• not on Android

Exploding Kittens

• iOS $2
• Android $2

Trickster Cards

• website free
• iOS free
• no Android version