OK, so I'm looking for some really fun board games for my iPad to play with my buds. I already have BoardBox, Scrabble, and Strategery. I know about Carcassonne. Any others?
Tesserae HD Any oldie from way back but a good puzzle game. Could use some better sound effects like the original and better end game screens (whether win or lose) but the play is solid. There is a lite version you can check out for free. Rich
Board Game Geek's List of board games for the iPad: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/53671/boardgames-for-apples-ipad-the-full-list and for the iPhone: http://www.boardgamegeek.com/geeklist/27829/iphone-board-games/page/1 Mr. Bass' list for the iPhone: http://www.mrbass.org/iphone/bestgames/boardgames/
Be on the look out for Catan when that comes out. It was announced recently. I love the Settlers of Catan the board game. I heard there was a clone of the Hive boardgame but that might have been for the iPhone and I think taken down as it was done without permission? Bummer as I play the Hive board game a lot. It's tile board game, like Carcassonne although more abstract.
The non-HD lite version is now the FULL GAME (just with banner ads). I like how they use such a clever but simplistic scoring system to track your best results for all 18 possible game variations (total moves taken + tiles left with the lower the number the better). Tesserae Free Clear the board by combining and reducing color tiles and learn about color addition and subtraction while you play. Free Buy Now Watch Media DetailsClear the board by combining and reducing color tiles and learn about color addition and subtraction while you play.As with any great casual game, Tesserae is simple to learn, but a challenge to master. Tesserae presents a large 7x9 board with 6 different board shapes and 3 levels of tile layout, allowing you to start easy and work up 18 levels of difficulty. With such versatile play and random tile layouts, the fun never ends.Tesserae includes instructions, choice of board and layout, sound option and, best of all, the ability to undo your last move; just as you realize the move you should have made.This free version offers full game play, including all levels and boards. There is no counter for moves and tiles; instead displaying an unobtrusive iAd.Tesserae has been played and loved on the Mac, Game Boy, Sega and PC for twenty years. Now, Tesserae comes to the iPhone and iPod touch with a great rendition you are sure to enjoy!NEW: Tesserae now supports OpenFeint LeaderBoards, Achievements and social networking. Complete Novice, Apprentice and Master levels for Trophies and compete for top scores.If you enjoy Tesserae, please write a review. If not, or if you'd like to offer a suggestion, please contact us. We'd love to hear from you! Information Seller: Genre:Board, Puzzle Release:Oct 02, 2010 Updated:Nov 30, -0001 Version: Size:0.0 TouchArcade Rating:Unrated User Rating: (1) Your Rating:unrated Compatibility:HD Universal Tyvan Well-Known Member Feb 26, 2010 263 0 0 Georgia #9 Tyvan, Jul 19, 2010 Smallworld for Local 2 player. It's a blast! Egrit New Member Jul 19, 2010 2 0 0 #10 Egrit, Jul 19, 2010 Do you play chess? Shredder chess is wonderful! Egrit Finandir Well-Known Member Patreon Bronze May 7, 2010 250 0 16 #11 Finandir, Jul 19, 2010 If you enjoy the Eurogame types of game, such as Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, and so on, there are some good ones on the iPad. I've already seen Small World mentioned. Several of Reiner Knizia's (the most prolific designer of these kinds of games) games have been brought out in Universal versions: Reiner Knizia's Money, Reiner Knizia's High Society are two good card-based games. Reiner Knizia's Keltis Oracle is a good board game. Roll Through the Ages is a good dice-based civilization building game. Like Carcassonne, it has a free Universal update on the way. Max_TO Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2010 219 0 0 #12 Max_TO, Aug 14, 2010 Just took the plunge and bought Carcassonne now , downloading as I type . Seems that they are indeed going to release a free copy of the game to any iPad users that have bought the game for the iPhone , those that wait for it to come to the ipad will have to pay 9.99 as a posed to the current 4.99 . I have never played this game before but it does look very interesting , can't wait to try it ! Having said that , I am looking forward to hearing more replies as to any good board games out for the iPad Qordobo Well-Known Member Jun 11, 2010 1,609 0 0 #13 Qordobo, Aug 14, 2010 Where have you read that? I wonder how they'll proceed if it's not universal. I have the iphone version but for sure exchange with an ipad version would be better. Max_TO Well-Known Member Aug 9, 2010 219 0 0 #14 Max_TO, Aug 14, 2010 I believe I read it on there page at the app store VeganTnT Moderator Staff Member Patreon Silver Patreon Gold Patreon Bronze Jul 19, 2008 4,491 3 0 Freelance Entertainment Analyst Orlando, FL #15 VeganTnT, Aug 14, 2010 The devs have specifically stated (it's also in their appstore description) that the app is becoming universal and that is when the price is going to increase to 9.99 Qordobo Well-Known Member Jun 11, 2010 1,609 0 0 #16 Qordobo, Aug 14, 2010 Last edited: Aug 14, 2010 Nothing (error, those forums are so slow now that this make me made errors like that because I'm doing something else in parallel and don't have much concentration ) Graysdir Member Jul 3, 2010 5 0 0 #17 Graysdir, Aug 14, 2010 Dominion HD... It's like Risk, but much better. The multiplayer is really where it shines. Local multiplayer plus you can add AI opponents, and online multiplayer with rankings, levelling up ranks, etc. 7cal Well-Known Member Jun 9, 2010 45 0 0 #18 7cal, Aug 14, 2010 Medici by Reiner Knizia. Great board game- I had never played the original cardboard version but it's certainly addictive. As mentioned, Carcassonne and Roll Through the Ages are both great: good to see you picked up Carc. It seems like that one has set the bar for how board games should be adapted for iPhone / iPad. RTtA also has a free universal update on the way like Carc, and so if you are interested best to pick it up now while it is cheaper. On these forums there is a thread on the upcoming WWTouch (not out yet), which looks like it will be a blast. Kind of an Axis & Allies clone but with a few unique twists. quantumclockwork Member Aug 8, 2010 10 0 0 http://quantumclockwork.net #19 quantumclockwork, Aug 16, 2010 You can try my board games, Morris & Tablut. They're ancient, tried-and-true board-games. They both support two-players on one device. They're universal apps, so they support iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch. They also include kickass AI and HD graphics codito Well-Known Member Aug 19, 2009 196 0 0 iPhone developer http://www.codito.ca #20 codito, Nov 6, 2010 Ra released, Medici on sale We wanted to make sure to mention that Ra is available now! Also, Medici HD is now selling for a reduced price, and Medici for iPhone is on super sale for the next week to celebrate! Happy gaming! (You must log in or sign up to post here.) Show Ignored Content Page 1 of 2 1 2 Next > Share This Page Tweet Your name or email address: Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Forgot your password? Stay logged in
If you enjoy the Eurogame types of game, such as Carcassonne, Settlers of Catan, and so on, there are some good ones on the iPad. I've already seen Small World mentioned. Several of Reiner Knizia's (the most prolific designer of these kinds of games) games have been brought out in Universal versions: Reiner Knizia's Money, Reiner Knizia's High Society are two good card-based games. Reiner Knizia's Keltis Oracle is a good board game. Roll Through the Ages is a good dice-based civilization building game. Like Carcassonne, it has a free Universal update on the way.
Just took the plunge and bought Carcassonne now , downloading as I type . Seems that they are indeed going to release a free copy of the game to any iPad users that have bought the game for the iPhone , those that wait for it to come to the ipad will have to pay 9.99 as a posed to the current 4.99 . I have never played this game before but it does look very interesting , can't wait to try it ! Having said that , I am looking forward to hearing more replies as to any good board games out for the iPad
Where have you read that? I wonder how they'll proceed if it's not universal. I have the iphone version but for sure exchange with an ipad version would be better.
The devs have specifically stated (it's also in their appstore description) that the app is becoming universal and that is when the price is going to increase to 9.99
Nothing (error, those forums are so slow now that this make me made errors like that because I'm doing something else in parallel and don't have much concentration )
Dominion HD... It's like Risk, but much better. The multiplayer is really where it shines. Local multiplayer plus you can add AI opponents, and online multiplayer with rankings, levelling up ranks, etc.
Medici by Reiner Knizia. Great board game- I had never played the original cardboard version but it's certainly addictive. As mentioned, Carcassonne and Roll Through the Ages are both great: good to see you picked up Carc. It seems like that one has set the bar for how board games should be adapted for iPhone / iPad. RTtA also has a free universal update on the way like Carc, and so if you are interested best to pick it up now while it is cheaper. On these forums there is a thread on the upcoming WWTouch (not out yet), which looks like it will be a blast. Kind of an Axis & Allies clone but with a few unique twists.
You can try my board games, Morris & Tablut. They're ancient, tried-and-true board-games. They both support two-players on one device. They're universal apps, so they support iPad, iPhone & iPod Touch. They also include kickass AI and HD graphics
Ra released, Medici on sale We wanted to make sure to mention that Ra is available now! Also, Medici HD is now selling for a reduced price, and Medici for iPhone is on super sale for the next week to celebrate! Happy gaming!
