Classic Board Games Now On iPhone

The games you played as a kid get iPhone versions, but some resemble the originals more than others.

THE GAME OF LIFE Classic Edition

Price: $2.99

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THE GAME OF LIFE Classic Edition

By Electronic Arts

Much more like the classic version of the board game than many of the other games on this list. Only Pass and Play multiplayer though.
CLUE

Price: $1.99

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CLUE

By Electronic Arts

Not exactly the classic game. For one, no multiplayer. You are a reporter in a mansion when a murder occurs and you have to investigate. We rated it a should have.
MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition

Price: $4.99

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MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition

By Electronic Arts

More traditional gameplay but still not the original game - for one, properties are from locations around the world. Shake the iPhone to roll the dice, swipe to stack property cards and play with up to four people using pass and play or wifi multiplayer.
Trivial Pursuit

Price: $4.99

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Trivial Pursuit

By Electronic Arts

Features "1,000s of new questions" and features both classic mode and a quicker iPhone specific "pursuit mode." Features four player multiplayer over wifi or pass and play.
SCRABBLE

Price: $4.99

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SCRABBLE

By Electronic Arts

Classic gameplay with robust multiplayer options. You can go head-to-head over wifi or use Facebook connect to play games online against people who don't have iPhones. Includes a built-in dictionary.
YAHTZEE™ Adventures

Price: $2.99

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YAHTZEE™ Adventures

By Electronic Arts

Shake your iPhone to roll the dice, of course. No wifi mode here, so you can only play with up to four others using pass and play.
Spirit Board Pro (a Ouija board)

Price: $0.99

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Spirit Board Pro (a Ouija board)

By Besiex, Inc.

This is very similar to the classic game. Simply ask a question and the board does the rest. You can play one player or with friends. Twitter integration and a Special Trick Mode are also included.
Lux DLX

Price: $4.99

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Lux DLX

By Sillysoft Games

Just like the classic game of Risk but with the added inclusion of downloadable maps. There's also a free version.
Chutes and Ladders Classic

Price: $0.99

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Chutes and Ladders Classic

By ITIW

An easy to play game that works the same as the original board games. Only one player vs. computer though.
Checkers Premium

Price: $0.99

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Checkers Premium

By Optime Software

Test your checkers skills against your friends or your iPhone. There's also a demo mode where you can watch your iPhone play against itself.
t Chess Lite

Price: $0.99

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t Chess Lite

By Tom Kerrigan

There's also more expensive version of this game with higher difficulties and more features. But if you're just looking to play a casual game against your iPhone or a friend, this is a good one to get.

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