Sometimes I love to buy the mobile version of a game, because I know my group would never play it, the setup is too much or it’s kind of expensive (Root, Gaia Project, Scythe).
But sometimes I play a game online and realize, playing it competitively online would ruin the fun, because it’s so great I want to experience it with my friends or family (Res Arcana, Sushi Go, King of Tokyo).
Have you experienced something similar?
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I love digital adaptions of crunchier games. I learned to play Spirit Island from the digital version. Also enjoyed the digital versions of Root, Everdell, and Wingspan. I want to get Sagrada soon and try that one.
Gloomhaven by far. I just wish there was a good way to convert my physical campaign I’ve already been playing over into the digital version.
I am big fan of the digital version of Race for the Galaxy (and the in person version) mainly due to the speed at which it can be played and not having to shuffle constantly.
Through the Ages is probably the best example of a boardgame that works better in digital form. Asynchronous in particular.
I like the digital version of Castles of Burgundy better than the physical copy. There’s a lot of fiddily bits in the physical copy and it’s just easier to deal with the digital version.
Fury of Dracula for me. None of my usual game group wants to commit to a in person game of it, so this is the only way I get to play it.
Star realms because it is a great “on the go” game and having a constant stream of online opponents is great.
Axis and Allies… sort of… because it makes it easier to play over a long time if you cannot get the gang together for a full day of playing.
I really love Terraforming Mars, but between the huge deck of project cards, the tons of little resource cubes, and the tiles on the board, it’s a lot of pieces to manage. I have a physical copy of the game and enjoy playing it, but it’s nice to have a digital version which keeps things clean and tidy when you want to play it quickly.
