Top 10 best mobile family board games to play this Christmas

A beginner version of the excellent board game. It's simpler than the full Ticket to Ride, but that doesn't mean there isn't a lot to enjoy here. And it's a great way to introduce younger players to the wonders of digital board gaming, especially if they are interested in trains, as this game is all about creating train routes between towns, so that you can make a good system for the towns you need to join.

Takenoko is a colourful game about growing bamboo and taking care of pandas! It's a really fun game, where you must build garden plots, grow bamboo, feed a panda, irrigate land and more all through cards you draw. You'll want to make sure you are scoring points as the person with the highest points at the end of the game, from doing the previously mentioned assets, is the winner.

If you're looking for something that's going to keep the family playing for a bit longer, this is a great bet. It's not as dry as some other hefty board games, and there's plenty going on to keep your relatives focused. Your goal is mainly in strategic management, where you need to recurit new adventurers and send out the ones you have to do your bidding.

When it comes to creating and maintaining a farm, there is already a lot of issues you will need to work through. In Agricola Revised Edition, there has also been a famine, recently, destroying this place completely. You and up to three other players will be working together to attempt to farm, work the land, and gather resources. It's an interesting management game that does well digitally.

When it comes to creating and maintaining a farm, there is already a lot of issues you will need to work through. In Agricola Revised Edition, there has also been a famine, recently, destroying this place completely. You and up to three other players will be working together to attempt to farm, work the land, and gather resources. It's an interesting management game that does well digitally.

When it comes to creating and maintaining a farm, there is already a lot of issues you will need to work through. In Agricola Revised Edition, there has also been a famine, recently, destroying this place completely. You and up to three other players will be working together to attempt to farm, work the land, and gather resources. It's an interesting management game that does well digitally.

Definitely one for the kids in your family. This one's a racing game played with cards where your goal is to avoid obstacles, make your way forward, and be the first one across a vast distance. There's probably not enough going on to keep older ones entertained, but the bright colours and easy play will probably distract less advanced players for a good long while.

The Game of Life 2 is a classic board game that you can probably find a copy of around your house. However, if you opt for the digital version, you will find a much better experience. The maps are more advanced, there are lots of different options that you can take, different decisions you can make, and more maps to explore than you could play in real life. It's interesting watching how your friends and family react to decisions and change their life, based on what they are doing.

If you didn't know, you can download Monopoly on your mobile device. I am sure you know what Monopoly is, but I figured I'd include it at the end of this list as I am sure you will see a copy, missing your favourite piece, at your grandma's house this holiday season. The digital version adds new worlds, characters, and animations - while also protecting you from your "I am always the banker and swear I do not cheat" cousin!

If you were a fan of Yu-Gi-Oh growing up, and have passed your collection along to some of your loved ones this holiday season, downloading Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links might be what you are looking for! It's actually a simple version of the standard game, where you play quite speedy rounds, summoning monsters and destroying whoever you are playing against.

Maracaibo is a pirate-esque board game, where you are sailing around the Caribbean in the 17th centruy, completing quests, upgrading your ship, and battling various other pirates. There are tons of cards to help develop your strategy, which can really change how you are playing. This game is also great an onboarding players, as it doens't take long to get into the game itself.

Gloom is a board game with a bit of a strange name and concept. You and your family will be trying to make another family have the most miserable time. You will be playing cards that make their life more tiresome, without actually destroying them completely. It's a fine balance, and you can also play cards against people you are playing with, to give their families a fun time!