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Board games have been getting a resurgent in recent years - in this list, we would list out some of the best and most interesting multiplayer board games android.]]>

Board games have been getting more and more popular in recent years. While the social factors are part of their success, getting a group of people together to play is super hard sometimes. This is where digital multiplayer board games android comes in. In this article, we would list out some of the best board games that are available on Android.

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Best Multiplayer Board Games Android: Digital Board games have revitalized the genre - it is much easier to find people to play online.

Top 7 Multiplayer Board Games Android:

1 – Ticket to Ride

Available modes: cross-platform online multiplayer, pass-and-play, solo mode.

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Best Multiplayer Board Games For Android: Ticket to ride is a pretty simple monopoly- style game

It is best to start with one of the classics games in the genre: Ticket to Ride. In this game, players would step into the roles of railroad tycoons, building rails across the USA. While the objective of the game is pretty simple – to get the highest score, players must also complete various bonus objectives to gain extra points. There is a decent variety of maps available in-game, including Europe, India, Switzerland, and more… There is also a kid version of the game called Ticket to Ride: The First Journey.

2 – Splendor

Available modes: pass-and-play, solo mode.

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Online Multiplayer Board Games Android: Splendor is actually pretty simple to play

Set in the Italian Renaissance, in this game, you would have to buy jewels with jewels to make a profit and buy more jewels… with the person earning the most money at the end becoming the winner. The game is based on actual historical events that happened during the 15 and 16th century Jewellery Merchants. The game has robust mechanics with no singular ways to win – you can experiment and try out multiple methods – the digital version of the game also comes with a new challenge mode with extra puzzles added to the usual mechanics.

3 – Carcassonne

Available modes: online multiplayer, pass-and-play, solo mode.

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Online Multiplayer Board Games For Android: Build a network of castles and buildings in order to win

Another classic board game that has been ported into digital – in Carcassonne, players would set tiles and build medieval castles, roads, and buildings to earn victory points. Due to the fact that Carcassonne used to be a gateway game that introduces people to board games, it is really easy to learn and play. The game also has a decent number of expansions that add new gameplay elements to the tiles such as rivers… along with yet another layer of rules to add extra challenges. The android version of the game also has updated graphics.

4 – Galaxy Trucker

Available modes: online multiplayer, turn-based mode, solo mode.

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Best Multiplayer Board Games Android: Explore Space with Galaxy Trucker, a super unique online board game

If you want to get away from the usual business theme of board games, then this space-themed game Galaxy Trucker would be something you need to play. The core part of the gameplay is to build your own spaceship using the given components and within the time limit. Afterward, players would travel the galaxy, bracing space pirate attacks, and meteor storms. Only by building your spaceship correctly would you be able to survive the ordeal. The building part of the game encourages creativity, which is something a lot of board games lack. A lot of people actually play the game for the spaceship designing aspect alone - it is super fun to play.

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5 – Neuroshima Hex

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Best Multiplayer Board Games For Android: Brave the wasteland and defeat other factions in Neuroshima

Available modes:  online multiplayer, pass-and-play, solo mode.

People who are trying to find complicated strategical gameplay would be able to sate their appetite with Neuroshima Hex. This board game is based on an RPG named Neuroshima, set in a militarized post-apocalyptic world. The game is pretty competitive and fast-paced, with 4 players controlling 4 armies and battle for survival. Each faction in the game has their own unique powers that can be fitted to different types of gameplay, with expansions adding more to the mix. Gameplay involving players drawing units to protect their base and attack their enemies – the team with headquarter taking the least damage is the winner. If you are a fan of the post-apocalyptic settings, this game is definitely worth a try.

6 – Colt Express

Available modes: online multiplayer, pass-and-play, solo mode.

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Online Multiplayer Board Games Android: Explore the wild west in Colt Express

Another Wild West-themed board game – but this time you are not a tycoon… you would be the opposite of that, a Wild West outlaw. In this game, players would plan out their train robbery step by step, secretly from each other – with the one managed to complete the objective become the winner. A lot of things can go wrong – a player can plan to attack another player to steal their money, only to be baited with a sheriff chase instead. The digital version of Colt Express also comes with a Story Mode for each playable character, each with their own unique objectives. The one with the highest money made at the end of the game is the winner.

7 – Exploding Kittens

Available modes: online multiplayer, local play.

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Online Multiplayer Board Games For Android: This game is super fun with friends

One of the first games that were created through crowdfunding on Kickstarter, this board game took over the internet by storm at the time of release. The best part of the game is its comedic art style, its Russian roulette random gameplay, and kittens. The digital version is pretty faithful to the physical – but with even more new exclusive kittens and powers. Exploding Kittens has maintained a healthy player base and even has a matchmaking system in which you can challenge your previous opponent again after the initial match.

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<![CDATA[How To Play Business Game - All The Basic Rules Of Business Game]]> https://gurugamer.com/reviews/how-to-play-business-game-all-the-basic-rules-of-business-game-10079 Tue, 05 May 2020 06:37:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/reviews/how-to-play-business-game-all-the-basic-rules-of-business-game-10079
Business Game is a fun and complex board game that you can play with your friends. Here is how to play Bussiness Game.]]>

The Bussiness Game is the Indian version of Monopoly, a famous board game in the United States. Unlike board games such as Ludo or Snake and Ladder, Business Game's players need a lot of good decision makings in order to win the game. Of course, the luck factor still has a big part in the game but not as much. Apart from the original rules, there are many different variations that you can try, depending on your personal preference.

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Bussiness game is originated from the board game Monopoly from the United States

In this article, we will show you all the basics about how to play Business Game. (This is a guide to how to play Business Game rules in English, you can Google Translate to learn how to play Business Game in Tamilhow to play Business Game in Hindi, how to play Business Game in Telugu).

How To Play Business Game: Basic Rules

The number of players: 2 to 4 players with 1 banker (one player can also play the role of a banker).

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How to play Businessman game - Business game board

Equipment:

  • Business Game board.
  • A token for each player.
  • Money bills (you can just create them by writing numbers on pieces of paper).
  • 2 dices.
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You can use pieces of paper as money in Bussiness game

At the start of the game, each player will be given Rs 15,000. Players take turns to roll the dices. Whoever gets 12 can start moving. Other players remain at the starting place. Players need to go past the starting position (the GO space) once in order to start buying Property. When a player reaches the GO space, they receive Rs 1,500. If a player rolls a double, they can roll one more time.

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How To Play Business Game - The player who rolls 12 can start moving their piece and they have to go past GO once to buy property

Players go around the board to make as much money as possible. Players who owe more money than they can afford are out of the game. When the timer runs out, the player who has the most money wins.

There are many different types of space on the board of Business Game, which will trigger different actions when a player land on it.

Property

If a player lands on a city and doesn't/can't buy it, the bank will auction and sell it to the highest bidder. If no player wants to buy it, the Property will stay unsold. The price of each city is written on the board. Normally, buying everything you can when you land on it is how to play Business Game the right way.

When a player land on your property, they will have to pay you rent money. When you own all the cities with the same color, the rent is double. You can build houses on your property to charge more rent. The price of a house varies depending on the property. You must build houses evenly on each property.

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Managing your property and money smart is the only way to win this game

The bank has a limited number of houses so if If the bank runs out of houses, players have to wait until another player sells the house back to the bank. If the bank only has one house left and many players want to buy it, the bank can auction it and sell it to the highest bidder.

A player can sell their property to the bank or other players.

Chance and Community Chest

If a player lands on either of these spaces, they draw a card from the corresponding deck and do the action written on the card. Players can get or lose money, move, or even being sent to Jail. There is also a rare "get out of jail free" card. When a player draws this card, they return it to the bottom of the deck after done reading it. You can find all the effects of cards on the playing board.

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How To Play Business Game - Chance and Community Chest cards you can get

Jail

When a player is sent to Jail, they can't move around the board until they are freed. They can still collect rent, buy houses, participate in auctions, and trade with other players, however. When a player is sent to Jail, their turn end immediately. Here are all the ways for a player to get in Jail:

  • When a player draws a card from the Chance or Community Chest deck that read this.
  • Rolling 3 double consecutively on the same turn.
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How To Play Business Game - These are all the ways in Bussiness Game that you will end up in Jail

How to get out of Jail:

  • Roll a double on your next turn.
  • Use the "Get of Jail Free" card.
  • Pay Rs 200 fine to the bank to be able to move next turn. The player won't get Rs 1,500 when crossing GO the first time after getting out of Jail.

Nothing happens if you land on Jail normally through rolling dices.

Being kept in Prison is not necessarily a bad thing. New players who don't really know how to play Business Game often try to get out of Jail as soon as possible. But in the late game when people have Property all over, staying in Jail can save you from giving rent to other players while still earning more money.

Income Tax

When a player land on this space, they have to pay Rs 200 to the bank.

Club House

When a player land on this space, they have to pay Rs 100 to the banks for using it.

Rest House

Players who land on Rest House will have to skip their next turn.

How To Play Business Game: Conclusion

These are all the basic things you need to know about how to play International Business Game. However, the best way to learn how to play Business Game is still to play it in real-life with your friends and you will get used to things very quickly. It is best to have 4 people a game to make the game more interesting.

>>> Also check out: The Best Ludo Game Download For PC Free - Ludo King Game Download For PC.

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<![CDATA[Digital Board Game Terraforming Mars Out Now For Mobile]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/digital-board-game-terraforming-mars-out-now-for-mobile-8106 Sat, 07 Dec 2019 03:54:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/digital-board-game-terraforming-mars-out-now-for-mobile-8106
The digital version of the physical board game Terraforming Mars is now available for both Android and iOS!]]>

Terraforming Mars started out as a physical board game and recently got a digital version for PC. Now, it has also made its way over to Google Play and the App Store, allowing you to help humanity prosper on Mars anywhere, anytime you want with your Android/iOS device.

This mobile version comes as a courtesy of Asmodee Digital, whose name you might find familiar as it has been responsible for many other digital board game releases in the past such as Zombicide or Gloomhaven.  As always, the studio strives to recreate as faithful of an experience as possible, but the user interface has been redesigned to better fit the touchscreen.

In terms of the gameplay, Terraforming Mars is a turn-based strategy game where you place down several cards on the field every turn to achieve certain goals. These can range from getting a high Terraform rating to constructing infrastructures, and upon completing any of those things, you’ll get Victory Points. However, there will also be other corporations that will attempt to prevent you from achieving these goals. For example, they might put an asteroid into your new forest to destroy it.

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Play cards each turn to earn Victory Points

Of course, you can do the same to them as well, so essentially the entire game boils down to finding a balance between trying to get Victory Points for yourself while at the same time hinder your opponents.

The game also offers several different modes with some alternate rulesets. For instance, the Corporate Era ruleset adds some new cards. While these don’t help with the terraforming or contribute to your Victory Points, they do offer more choices and thus more strategic depths.

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Several different game modes to play with

You can choose against AI or up to 5 other players via online multiplayer and the game also supports cross-platform plays.

Terraforming Mars is currently up on both Google Play and the App Store as a premium app priced at £6.99 (Rs 650) and £8.99 (Rs 850) respectively.

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<![CDATA[Digital Board Game Space Traitors Coming Soon To Google Play]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/digital-board-game-space-traitors-coming-soon-to-google-play-7326 Thu, 24 Oct 2019 09:36:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/digital-board-game-space-traitors-coming-soon-to-google-play-7326
Space Traitors is a digital board game in which a group of friends will play together but all actions are performed over the phones. It is coming soon to Google Play.]]>

From Australian-based studio Updog Games, we have the upcoming title of Space Traitors. You can think of this as a digital board game in which you’ll have to sit down with a group of friends, but all actions are performed through your phones. This means all the decisions you make will not be visible to others, and all players will watch the events play out via a shared PC screen. The game is set to make its way to the Google Play Store in the near future, check out its trailer below:

Space Traitors is a game for 2-4 players, who will become the remnants of a robot crew on an abandoned spaceship. At first, the goal is to progress from room to room solving various challenges to collect machine parts in order to fix the damaged escape pods.

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At first, the goal is to complete challenges to collect material and repair the escape pods

However, as the ship has been left unattended for so long, the AI of the ship has become corrupted. It's now trying to find a new best friend and thus will attempt to turn one of the players against the others.  As the game goes on, the AI’s power will grow until it reaches a point where it’s strong enough to turn a player into a traitor, whose task is then to destroy everyone else to become the only robot left.

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If you become the traitor, your task is then to eliminate everyone else. All actions are performed through phones, so you'll be able to carry out your plans in secret

With such a premise, it’s a brilliant decision by the developer to have the phones act as controllers. If you get turned into the traitor, the AI will deliver information directly to your phone, so your friends won’t have a clue. This means you’ll be able to plan your betrayal in secret.

Space Traitors is announced to be coming to Google Play in the near future, though no exact release date has been confirmed at the moment. Stay tuned for more updates.

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<![CDATA[Popular Board Game MONOPOLY To Get A Mobile Adaptation Soon]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/popular-board-game-monopoly-to-get-a-mobile-adaptation-soon-6814 Thu, 03 Oct 2019 09:55:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/popular-board-game-monopoly-to-get-a-mobile-adaptation-soon-6814
The popular board game MONOPOLY is finally getting a digital adaptation for mobile devices. It will launch later this year for both Android and iOS!]]>

We have probably all played MONOPOLY at least once at some point in our lives, as it is one of the most popular board games to have ever existed. Now, it is getting a digital adaptation, which is set to hit Android and iOS later this year. The news came during the Brand Licensing Europe event that took place yesterday. Hasbro, the toy company behind the board game, has confirmed that this mobile port is being handled by Marmalade Game Studios. If that name sounds familiar to you, that's because this studio has previously worked on many other titles including The Game of Life, CLUEDO, and the BATTLESHIP games.

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MONOPOLY is officially coming to mobile!

In addition to the classic mode, this mobile version of MONOPOLY will also include a hyper mode that increases the pace of the game to make it more suitable for on-the-go play. Moreover, you can also add multiple customized house rules at once, meaning you’ll be able to play MONOPOLY just the way you want to.

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You'll be able to add customized rules to play the game just the way you want to

A press release for the game also claims that it aims to “bring board game fun to everyone” and thus will offer a way to compete against players from all over the globe. This might imply that an online multiplayer mode will be present, but since the wording here is rather unclear, we can’t say anything for certain just yet.

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There might be an online multiplayer mode, but we can't say for sure yet

What we do know for a fact, though, is that MONOPOLY mobile will be a premium app, just like many other board game adaptations from Marmalade Game Studios in the past. We might even get to see DLCs or expansions in the future. As for the release date, all we know at this point is that the game will be available later this year. Considering Marmalade’s reputation, we have very high hope for this one and will definitely be keeping a close eye on it in the coming months, so do stay tuned for more updates!

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<![CDATA[Raiders Of The North Sea Will Be Landing On The Mobile Shores Next Week!]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/raiders-of-the-north-sea-will-be-landing-in-on-the-mobile-shores-next-week-5053 Sun, 28 Jul 2019 06:48:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/raiders-of-the-north-sea-will-be-landing-in-on-the-mobile-shores-next-week-5053
Sail deadly waters with cross-platform digital adaptations of Raiders of the North Sea, coming next week on July 30 for PC, Switch, and mobile.]]>

Game developer and publisher Dire Wolf Digital was reportedly developing a few digital adaptations of board games, including Wings of Glory and Mage Knight. The award-winning title Raiders of the North Sea is one of the aforementioned titles, and it's coming to Steam, Nintendo Switch, Google Play and Apple Store next Tuesday, on July 30!

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The digital release for an award-winning board game will soon be available for multiple platforms

As a matter of fact, Raiders of the North Sea is the second installment in a Viking-themed trilogy. The game is actually a worker-placement title where players will need to build up resources and acquire crew cards in order to face bigger challenges. You will be awarded points towards the progress, and the one holding the biggest point pool will be crowned as the champion.

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Get ready to raid settlements for gold and fame!

The game offers a multiplayer mode where you can either enjoy with your friends simultaneously or asynchronously, along with a cross-platform feature between Android, iOS, Switch, and PC. At the moment, a game can only has up to 4 players, but the physical version of Raiders of the North Sea did get an expansion that brings the number of maximum players to 5, so maybe we'll get something similar with the digital port in the future.

Below is a short teaser for you to get a quick look at Raiders of the North Sea:

To keep players' interest in the game, Dire Wolf has added some new features besides the main campaign, including upgradable boats, a 10-game campaign in the North Sea to explore, or singleplayer battles against AI combatants. With a turn-based gameplay, you are totally free to set your own pace while experiencing the world of Raiders of the North Sea. The game is even easier to approach thanks to an in-game tutorial mode.

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It's raiding season!

Mark your calendar on July 30, and don't forget to invite friends to your journey to the Viking's world!

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<![CDATA[Acclaimed Board Game Gloomhaven Coming To Steam This Month]]> https://gurugamer.com/pc-console/acclaimed-board-game-gloomhaven-coming-to-steam-this-month-4453 Mon, 01 Jul 2019 09:49:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/pc-console/acclaimed-board-game-gloomhaven-coming-to-steam-this-month-4453
The acclaimed board game Gloomhaven is getting a digital adaptation, which is set to enter Steam Early Access in a couple of weeks.]]>

If you have not heard of Gloomhaven, it is regarded by many as one of the best board games ever made. Originally released in 2017, it quickly became the top ranked game on the respected board game website Board Game Geek and stayed there for much of the following year. If you have not had the chance to try it out yet, it’s going to be much easier for you to do so, as a digital adaptation of the game is set to enter Early Access on Steam this month, courtesy of video game developer Asmodee Digital.

Asmodee has had many quality digital ports of acclaimed board games to its name in the past, several of which we’ve reported on before such as Talisman: Origins or Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns. As a result, this upcoming release seems like it’s in good hands. Check out its trailer below:

In term of gameplay, Gloomhaven is a combination of between tactical RPG, dungeon crawling, and deck-building. You’ll pick from 17 available characters to progress through the story, fighting multiple types of enemies and uncovering a world-changing plot in the process.

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A combination of between tactical RPG, dungeon crawling, and deck-building

Perhaps the most notable change that Gloomhaven brings to the traditional dungeon-crawling formula, however, is that it removes luck entirely out of the equation. Normally in dungeon crawlers, most actions demand that you roll a dice to determine the outcome. Gloomhaven, meanwhile, allowing you to create your own deck of cards with many useful abilities. Thus, you’ll have to rely on tactics to overcome the various challenges that the game throws at you.

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Strategy will be the key to success

This digital adaptation will also feature a roguelike mode. Further details about this mode are currently unclear, but it’s certainly intriguing to see what modifications the developer will make to the gameplay to turn it into a roguelike experience. Furthermore, the team also promises that it’ll add lots of new content such as new characters, enemies, and more over the early access period.

Gloomhaven launches in early access on Steam on July 17.

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<![CDATA[Talisman: Origins Is A Digital Port Of The Physical Board Game]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/talisman-origins-is-a-digital-port-of-the-physical-board-game-3417 Wed, 22 May 2019 10:14:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/talisman-origins-is-a-digital-port-of-the-physical-board-game-3417
From developer Asmodee Digital we have Talisman: Origins, a new solo-focused mobile game based on the physical board game Talisman.]]>

Asmodee Digital has just launched a new installment in the Talisman board game universe, which is a solo-exclusive experience. The game is titled Talisman: Origins, and it aims to offer players a chance to explore the history of the Talisman universe, as well as several the elements from the DLCs of the original game. Check out its trailer below:

The trailer doesn’t really offer too much insight into what players can expect in term of gameplay. However, the description on the Play Store does reveal a few details. The gameplay will focus on solo play as you control your character to move across the board and complete various quests.

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The game will be a solo-focused experience in which you take your character through a series of quests and stories

That said, Talisman: Origins will still follow the rules of the board game’s Revised 4th Edition. You'll have 12 unique characters to choose from, each of whom comes with his/her own skill set. There are also 20 adventures that you can play through, and in some of them you even have the chance to play as the villain. If you are unfamiliar with the board game, this digital version has a tutorial at the beginning to help you get a grasp of how things work as well.

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There is a helpful tutorial for those who haven't played Talisman before

Talisman: Origins is currently available on Google Play for $3.49 (Rs 275), which is a pretty decent deal considering that the Steam version costs twice as much. Of course, being a premium release, there is no ad or IAP.

Asmodee Digital has had a lot of experience when it comes to making digital ports of board games for mobile devices. Given the developer’s previous credits, Talisman: Origins seems like a pretty solid option for board game lovers. With plenty of quests and challenges, the game will probably keep you busy for quite a while.

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<![CDATA[Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns: Mobile Adaptation Of A Board Game]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/zombicide-tactics-shotguns-mobile-adaptation-of-a-board-game-2791 Thu, 25 Apr 2019 08:47:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/zombicide-tactics-shotguns-mobile-adaptation-of-a-board-game-2791
Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns is a new post-apocalyptic tactical RPG based on the physical board game Zombicide. It í now available on Android.]]>

Asmodee Digital has brought quite a few popular board games to mobile devices, and now the studio has just pushed out yet another high-profile title: Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns. Based on the board game Zombicide, this new game is available on both iOS and Android. However, unlike many previous Asmodee releases, it's not an exact 1-to-1 port of the board game. Instead, it’s a post-apocalyptic single-player tactical RPG.

 
Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns Trailer

If you have played the physical board game, then be warned that the developer has made some changes to this digital version to make it more suitable for the mobile screen. Unlike the original, this will be an entirely single-player mission-based game, with a total of 40 missions for you to play through.

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The game is a singleplayer-focused experience with over 40 levels to play through

You will also have access to many playable characters, but some will require you to unlock by logging in to your Asmodee account or by in-app purchases.

The game is currently is available on the Play Store at the price of $4.99 (Rs 345), and as mentioned, there are also some in-app purchases included. These cost up to $4.99 (Rs 345) per item and are mainly there to unlock new characters.

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The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting, and as its title suggests, there will be zombies

Asmodee Digital has had a pretty consistent record when it comes to adapting physical board games to digital platforms, and if you are a fan of the strategic RPG genre, then Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns promises a decent amount of entertainment, though it does deviate from the original game in certain aspects. Some might find that the levels are too long for a mobile game or are turned away by the IAPs, but if an in-depth strategic RPG on your phone is what you want, then Zombicide: Tactics & Shotguns is a solid option.

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<![CDATA[Board Game Adaptation: Evolution - The Video Game Review]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/boardgame-adaptation-evolution-the-video-game-review-1479 Fri, 15 Feb 2019 01:13:53 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/boardgame-adaptation-evolution-the-video-game-review-1479
Evolution the video game is the digital version of the award-winning eponymous board game from North Star Games, and here's a review of what it's like.]]>

Evolution: The Video Game is inspired by a board game of the same name. It is an award-winning board game for 2 – 6 players in an ever-changing ecosystem, featuring hungry predators and limited resources. The game shows a lot of potentials to steal the field of the most popular games out there on the App Store.

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Evolution is an award-winning board game, published by North Star Games in 2014.

General gameplay

Making its way to iOS, Evolution the card game is for 4 players. Each one takes control of burgeoning species from prehistoric times that simply want to eat everything to survive. In general, players will try to spawn hungry dinos and eat, eat and eat!  Of course, the best eaters take it all. Once the dinos are summoned, you can start evolving them over and over, and the way you evolve them decides the availability of the food source. You can choose to make your dinos have longer necks to reach higher plant food, or improve their armor for better protection. Your dinos can turn into carnivorous beasts, meaning that they will start eating meat, that is, other dinos. The strategy of the game is to acknowledge your opponent’s trait evolution, adapt and respond to gain an advantage. Below is a beta trailer for a closer look at Evolution.

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Randomness is limited in Evolution

Evolution doesn’t have that much of a random factor like other card games. This could be the most spot-on feature of the game. Your decisions will always benefit you somehow and you won’t be wasting your turn with useless decisions simply because you don't have any playable cards. Since many cards are available for you, your choice of traits makes your deck multi-dimensional. You can always adapt to your opponents, such as adding body weights to fight off carnivores or learning to climb trees. Evolution appeared at Pax last November and the app has established so well through the time that 99% of game freezes, bugs or random disconnects are gone. It’s no doubt that North Star digital team has done a good job polishing the codes and tuning things.

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How the game board looks like in Evolution.

Game pace and improvements

Many board game adaptations have problems with the pace of the game, but Evolution doesn’t. The game goes quite fast and you can choose to play your hand simultaneously to keep the game moving while the others are busy strategizing. There are not many issues going on with the game, but there’s always room for improvement. It would be much better to have more depth in Evolution: some reference for each trait or maybe some game interaction will fit right in. Also, it would be cool to see your ranking progression since it’s only available to see at the game screen at the end whenever you rank up.

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Post-game screen where you can see your game wins and global ranking.

There is only a limited number of traits in the game, but it’s not easy to get what you want. For example, defensive abilities and the one letting you eat before the others are very hard to get. The card scarcity can sometimes frustrate you out, but the right way to play is to respond to cards played by your opponents. Another decent thing in Evolution is that there’s no way you can wipe out the entire board of your enemies like in other games, meaning nobody will be kicked out early and have to wait for the others to finish.

The future path for Evolution

Evolution is looking to steal the playground of the heaviest hitting card games out there like Hearthstone or Elder Scrolls: Legends. The offline version of Evolution lets you play 1 online game a day and it is totally free. However, to play more than that will cost you $8. It’s really a cost that is worth spending since Evolution is a no-brainer. For only a few dollars, you can get the full game and access to every card available immediately.

In other card games, there might be times you’re your draws are so unusable that it annoys you. But that is not the case here in Evolution, there will always be SOMETHING for you to do with every card. You’ll always get to play your round and not just straight up passing due to unplayable hands.

The 4-player configuration of the game might be a bit unusual compared to the conventional head to head gameplay. However, Evolution is immediately accessible as well as having longer-term viability among other card brawlers.

In general, with further development incoming, we might be seeing new formats, new adventures, ranking seasons and much more. Let’s just hope that the price won’t scare off players because Evolution is worth every penny.

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<![CDATA[Raiders of the North Sea, A Digital Board Game On Android And iOS]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/raiders-of-the-north-sea-the-digital-board-game-on-android-and-ios-1299 Tue, 29 Jan 2019 03:56:39 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/raiders-of-the-north-sea-the-digital-board-game-on-android-and-ios-1299
Raiders of the North Sea is a board game that has been receiving great reviews. Now, it is making its way to mobile devices.]]>

 

A digital board game is coming to mobile

A board game is something that we don't often see on Android and iOS these days. Only a few made their debut to the mobile platform in the past and yet another is coming to Google Play Store and App Store in these first months of the year.

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Raiders Of The North Sea

Garphill Games, Dire Wolf Digital and Renegade Game Studios have announced that Raiders of the North Sea, their digital mobile board game will reach the market in Q1 2019 worldwide.  This digital version is some kind of perfect installment of the physical board game with many add-in amazing features like play and pass, multiplayer online.

Be the best Viking warrior

The setting of the game will be the middle of the Viking Age when Vikings from the North sea continuously raid the coastal cities in France and England. In the game, you will step in the shoes of Viking warriors who want to show off to their Chieftain by ransacking many settlements. You will be in charge of collecting provisions, gathering a crew then campaign to the north to plunder for livestock, iron, and gold.

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The physical version of the game

The mechanic to achieve victory is to obtain Victory Points, the player with the most VP at the end of the game is the winner. To obtain VP you must raid settlements, gather the plunders and offer them to your chieftain. The game ends when there is only one remaining fortress and all the offerings are delivered to the chieftain.

The board game

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The crew members

If the game sticks to its board game rule then most Raiders games will be wrapped up in around 60-90 minutes of gameplay. And generally speaking, Raiders of the North Sea is a fun game, with a special take on worker placement and its art style is also fit perfectly with the Viking theme. You could say that Raiders of the North Sea is among the best mid-range game released recently.

Raiders of the North Sea the digital version will launch on Android and iOS in the first few month 0f the year.

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<![CDATA[Legends Of Andor Is A Great Board Game For iOS And Android]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/legends-of-andor-is-a-great-board-game-for-ios-and-android-1243 Wed, 23 Jan 2019 21:29:29 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/legends-of-andor-is-a-great-board-game-for-ios-and-android-1243
The board game Legends of Andor is now available on iOS and Android for $4.99 (Rs 355) with full features and access.]]>

Legends of Andor is a very complex yet intriguing board game out there with a lot of pieces, complicated set of rules, not to mention a board that seems unable to find on the market for a reasonable price.

All of those combined make a mobile version of the game even more interesting for board game lovers. Instead of spending a lot of time and money on finding and purchasing the physical version of the game you can simply buy it straight from App Play for less than 5 bucks. It even teaches you how to play with a very comprehensive tutorial.

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A set of Legends Of Andor.

Legends of Andor is also rated pretty well by some critics and won some game awards after released. Its difficulty was marked 2.76/5 on Board Game Geek, meaning it's not too simple yet not overly complicated either.

Watch the game's trailer:

Anyway, the game allows you to pick a character and after that try hard to safeguard the mysterious land Andor. You can choose your character from 4 distinct classes including the warrior, the wizard, the dwarves or the archer. The fascinating thing about the game is that it's a story based game with an interesting tale and can be elaborated with every new legend card that may change the game and amaze the players with various different types of abilities.

The mobile version of the game additionally has a complete single player mode which acquaints players with the standards of it through a great tutorial. This is especially essential if you are new to the game and need a comprehensive approach so that you can easily understand it.

Legends of Andor is available on iOS and Android for $4.99 (Rs 355) with full features and access. If you are fond of board games and is incredibly like the versatility and convenience of experience them on mobile then just give it a shot and you won't be disappointed.

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<![CDATA[Board Game ‘Evolution’ Gets Mobile Port On February 12th]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/board-game-evolution-gets-mobile-port-on-february-12th-1039 Fri, 11 Jan 2019 08:23:13 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/board-game-evolution-gets-mobile-port-on-february-12th-1039
The strategy card game Evolution is getting a digital port, which is scheduled to come on February 12 and will fully support cross-play between Android, iOS, and PC.]]>

Evolution was first released in 2011 as a physical board game, and now it is getting turned into a mobile app. A couple of weeks ago, developer NorthStarGames revealed a launch announcement for this upcoming mobile port. You can check it out below:

Evolution is a strategy-focused game for 2 to 6 players, in which each one will take control of several species of prehistoric animals and have to try to survive in an ecosystem that is constantly changing. Basically, everyone will be fighting for food, which could either come from the local water source (or Watering Hole, as it is called in the game) or from hunting other species.

During the course of each game, players will take turns to equip their species with different “trait cards”, which give them various abilities. For example, you can give your species the Hard Shell or Climbing traits to protect them from hunters, or if you ARE the hunter, you could opt for traits like Pack Hunting or Ambush to increase your chance of success.

Evolution

What makes Evolution interesting is the sheer amount of options you have. You can evolve your species in approximately 4,000 ways. There are tons of different paths you could take to ensure your survival, every single one of them perfectly viable. You could be anything from a herbivore that focuses mainly on taking Plant Food from the Watering Hole to a carnivore that must constantly attack others to get food.

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The upcoming digital port of Evolution has been under development for what feels like an actual evolution process. Ever since 2017, it was revealed at 3 different PAX events. Now, it is finally confirmed that the game will come to both Android and iOS, as well as PC, on February 12th. Moreover, it will fully support cross-platform multiplayer, so everyone can play with everyone else without having to worry about incompatible platforms.

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<![CDATA[Strategic Card Game Morels Comes To Mobile]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/auto-draft-10-671 Sun, 02 Dec 2018 14:07:00 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/auto-draft-10-671
The board game Morels has come to Morels with a digital version. It is a top choice for two people that will bring great moments with family and friends.]]>

 

Morels is a digital version of a real life board game of the same name. The physical version was released by Two Lantern in 2014 and now MOSSBARK GAMES has brought it to mobile. It is a 2-player card game which can be bought with only $4.99 (about 348 rupees) on both iOS and Android.

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Morels is a game about foraging mushrooms. Players' main mission is to gather mushrooms for cooking or selling to get points. The one who gain the most points will win.  Morels has two decks: day deck and night deck. Day deck has 84 cards that include tools to cook and gather mushrooms like pans, baskets, butters,… and day mushrooms. Night deck has 8 cards and all of them are night mushrooms which are only obtained by moonlight and have higher scores. However, some mushrooms cannot be cooked because they are poisonous. Therefore, players should be careful before using them. Players take turns to play until all the cards are gone. Let's watch the trailer:

This game is perfect for playing with friends because it is a cross-platform mobile game, which allows iOS devices and Android devices to play together. Users can also engage in local multiplayer with pass & play. Moreover, if players want to practice more before playing with real-opponents, there is an AI with 3 difficult levels to compete against.

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Remember, night mushrooms have higher score than day mushrooms

The art of the game is very close to it physical version. In addition, the card layout is very clear that makes players feel more comfortable when playing through of small screen.

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However, be aware of poisonous mushrooms. They cannot be cooked

Morels is very easy to play with simple rules which makes it suitable for a wide range of ages, from 4 and above. Need a game to play with family and friends? Morels definitely is a top choice.

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<![CDATA[Super Cute Board Game Cat Lady Is Now Arriving To The App Store]]> https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/super-cute-board-game-cat-lady-is-now-arriving-to-the-app-store-431 Fri, 09 Nov 2018 11:19:37 +0000 https://gurugamer.com/mobile-games/super-cute-board-game-cat-lady-is-now-arriving-to-the-app-store-431
You love cats and you love playing games too? Cat Lady is the right one for you. This digital version of the cute board game is coming to the App Store for $1.99.]]>

Making a digital version of board games is very common now and we love that. Some games like Monopoly, Coup, Small World 2 are very popular on the App Store and Google play. Acknowledging that, publishers Alderac Entertainment Group decided to bring the famous board game Cat Lady to mobile.

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The game sticks to its physical version so the gameplay doesn’t change. In Cat Lady, you will play as, well, a cat lady, and your main goal is to collect everything related to cats, like toys, catnip, food, costumes and lovely cats to gain points. Players with the highest points will win the game. However, you should remember to feed your cats or you will lose them. Therefore, you shouldn’t take more cats if you are not capable of feeding them.

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Cat Lady is really a fun game which is suitable for 14 years old and above. The game doesn’t have many rules to remember, which makes players feel relax when playing. In addition, the length of one match is short (about 30 minutes) so if you don’t have much spare time, don’t worry, it is still enough to complete one match. That is the reason why many people love this game. Moreover, the artwork is also very adorable and sweet. Be careful or you will be distracted by it!

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Can you resist this cutie?

Another thing that makes this virtual version of Cat Lady attractive is that players can play with their friends or other people around the world. Definitely, you won't feel lonely with Cat Lady. Moreover, if you want to train yourself, you can practice against a computer opponent that is arranged by an AI. There are 3 levels of difficulty to choose.

Cat Lady is now available to download on the App Store for only $1.99. Not so costly for a very cute and funny game.

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