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App reviews for board games, iphone

21 results
  • Review
    Draw Something 2

    Lots of new cool features; random opponents still a concern.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2013)
  • Review
    Mancala: FS5

    Gorgeous rendition of classic with multiplayer options.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Panda Picnic

    Gambling focus belies match-3's kid-friendly look.
    AGE
    17
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Neuroshima Hex

    Complex, nuanced board game app requires strategy, focus.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Zentomino

    Arrange shapes to finish puzzles in challenging but fun app.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Chess With Friends

    Great way to play chess anytime; includes open chat.
    AGE
    14
     
    Learning
    2
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Multiponk

    Modern twist on classic game just as fun, just as frantic.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Catan

    Excellent translation of board game, but one player only.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Foursight
    Deep strategy board game with aspects of Connect Four.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Bop It!
    Quick-reaction game captures the feel of the toy.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Backgammon HD

    Great for fans of the classic game; includes online play.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2011)
  • Review
    Jenga

    Tower-toppling app is nearly as fun as the board game.
    AGE
    6
     
    Learning
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    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Pictureka!
    Fast-paced searching game well-adapted from the board game.
    AGE
    7
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Carcassonne
    Great "Huddle" game on iPad about placing tiles.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    tChess Pro
    Interface issues mar an otherwise decent simulator.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Blokus
    Fantastic adaptation of a great strategic board game.
    AGE
    9
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Risk: The Official Game
    Lots of guns, but no fighting shown in virtual board game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    Select
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Unblock Me

    Simple sliding, but deceptively difficult puzzle game.
    AGE
    10
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    MONOPOLY

    Faithful adaptation of classic game.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch, Kindle Fire, Nook HD
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    Scrabble

    Fantastic version of board classic with lots of tools.
    AGE
    12
     
    Learning
    3
    Platforms: Android, iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)
  • Review
    THE GAME OF LIFE Classic Edition

    Classic game takes kids on an immersive, 3-D adventure.
    AGE
    8
     
    Learning
    1
    Platforms: iPad, iPhone, iPod Touch
    (App, 2010)