Updated September 25, 2024 – double-checked the list, swapped games. Original list by Jon Mundy, updated by Jupiter Hadley.
Christmas may be right around the corner, but that doesn't mean you have to put away those board games. In fact, with most of us pretty much stuck at home right now, the conditions are still ripe for some dice and card action.
The only problem is that there are only so many physical board games that many of us are willing or able to fit into our homes. Thank goodness for the advent of digital board games.
With this subgenre of video games, you can play recognizable (and often completely original) board games from the comfort of your smartphone. And while it’s true that you miss out on the tactile joy of the real thing, there are advantages to this way of playing.
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Digital board games tend to simplify and streamline often very complex or complicated titles, with automated user interfaces and polished graphics. They also make online multiplayer an attractive possibility, which is especially useful in these times of social isolation.
It’s a wide and varied field, so we’ve included digital board games of all shapes and sizes in the top 25 below. Don’t see your favorite? Let us know your recommendations in the comments below.