Board (54 programs)

Pros: Various game modes. New conflict for each round. Strategy-based deck building and worker placement. Achievements and challenges to complete.

Cons: Animations interrupt writing in chat. Some rule inconsistencies.

Pros: Can play against friends. Great for fans of board games. Minimal ads.

Cons: Pointless point system. (Difficult) A.I. on par with Skynet.

Pros: Online matchmaking with worldwide opponents. Combines classic gameplay with modern features. Includes training modes and practice bot.

Cons: Frustrating matchmaking for new players.

Pros: Dynamic roll-and-write gameplay. 10 engaging rounds. Unique abilities.

Cons: Mechanics can be confusing at first.

Pros: Fun to play. Simple to find an opponent. Challenging questions. Chat feature.

Cons: Online only. Presentation could be improved. Bugs and error messages abound.

Pros: Brilliant variation on a classic. Larger game gives more options. Smooth controls. Nice look that sets the scene well.

Cons: Only one game type. Price may be high for some.

Pros: Snakes and Ladders game with strategic elements. More than 20 superpower cards. Cross-platform multiplayer support. Cute mascot characters.

Cons: Chaotic and strategic nature may not appeal to all players.

Pros: Great way to learn the game’s rules. Simple intuitive controls. Authentic board game look. Convenient way to play. Cast of four characters with different missions keep it fresh. Cheap way to experience this board game.

Cons: Waiting for the AI’s turns takes forever. Rolls against the AI feel unfair (they probably aren't though). Physical pieces and dice are just better. Doesn't do anything to capitalize on its digital nature.

Pros: Convenient way to play. Tap controls are simple. Nice commentary.

Cons: No sense of the crowd. Stiff visuals. Unintuitive, even for fans. Hiding the dice makes play hard to follow.

Pros: Up to date cards – plus shinnies. Deck building wizard is magic. Now on phones. Good responsive interface. Great card viewer and deck builder. Nice card images. You can get every card for free. Rule debates settled by the computer. Range of game modes (including two headed giant). Well-constructed, contextual tutorial to introduce MTG.

Cons: Burns battery – expect a hot phone. Slow start for experienced MTG players. Smaller screens are fiddly when selecting attacking cards. No way to undo a wrong card selection. Can’t speed up computer controlled turns. A good bit to do before you can start building your own decks. Laughable CGI story scenes.