People have enjoyed playing tabletop games to entertain themselves or pass the time for decades now. It may be argued that they are not as popular anymore thanks to the arrival of mobile phones, video game consoles, and the like. However, many tabletop game creators have learned to adapt to the times by integrating their games with technology.
What do we mean by that? These days, there are actually tabletop games that ask you to download their apps first before playing as it is an integral part of the overall experience. Here are some examples:
Chronicles of Crime
If you are a fan of board games that center on crime investigations, then Chronicles of Crime is one that you should not miss out on. Published by Lucky Duck Games, Chronicles of Crime is "an award-winning cooperative game of criminal investigation mixing a board game, an app and a touch of Virtual Reality."
The game requires you to download an app through which you will pick a case that the players have to solve. The one who does it in the shortest amount of time possible wins. You do not need internet connection to play, per Lucky Duck Games.
As for the VR aspect of the game, you are going to need your mobile phone as well as VR glasses, according to BoardGameGeek.
Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth
Those who love both board games and "Lord of the Rings" should check out Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth.
Published by Fantasy Flight Games, Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth can accommodate one to five players. According to BoardGameGeek, "Each individual game of Journeys in Middle-Earth is a single adventure in a larger campaign." Its accompanying app serve both as the guide and the one who controls the enemies you encounter while playing.
Mansions of Madness: Second Edition
The works of H. P. Lovecraft have been a popular source material for games and an example of which is Mansions of Madness: Second Edition. Another game published by Fantasy Flight Games, the app-driven game can accommodate one to five players similar to Lord of the Rings: Journeys in Middle-Earth.
"Let the immersive app guide you through the veiled streets of Innsmouth and the haunted corridors of Arkham's cursed mansions as you search for answers and respite," BoardGameGeek says of the game.
One Night Ultimate Werewolf
If you have already played Ultimate Werewolf, then you would know that the goal of the game is to determine who the werewolf is in the group. There is a condensed version of the game where there is no need for a moderator and makes use of an app instead. That game is none other than One Night Ultimate Werewolf.
Published by Bézier Games, it is the perfect option for anyone looking for a tabletop game that can accommodate more than five players. You can even combine this game with other games in the Werewolf series for more fun and challenges.
