Strategy based card game emphasize strategic planning of when to play cards. They are similar to strategy board games, but simply rely on card decks. The games are often played head to head, and require knowledge of your hand, what cards are still in the deck, and how your cards can impact an opponent and vice versa.
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If you like mashup games, then Missile Cards is definitely one to have in your collection.
Missile Command is a unique strategy card game that is unlike anything you've tried before on the App Store.
A fast paced card based board game about civilization building.
A strategy based board game that tests your civilization building skills. You need to balance culture, military, defense, and economy as well as contend with outpacing your opponent.
Become a Master Sushi Connoisseur in Sushi Go!
Sushi Go! is a popular card game that has now made its way to iOS.
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A shufflebuilding card game designed by Paul Peterson that has been adapted for iOS.
***“It’s a goofy theme with fun art and high replayability, but beneath that veneer of casual play is a great middle weight card game that lives on the line between hardcore gamer and casual enjoyment.” —Jonathan Bolding “The Escapist”
***“Smash Up is smashing good fun, especially among gamers who can relax,...
Use cards and dice to play a pressure packed baseball scenario.
Baseball has been transformed into a card and dice based board game that has now made the transition to iOS. Build you line up with strategic player attributes, and play as either the pitcher or hitters.
A digital card game that tests your trading skill.
Become a trader in this new digital adaptation of a classic card based board game. Your goal is to buy, sell, and trade goods at a better profit than your opponent.
Boardgamegeek.com:
4/5 – “San Juan is one of my favorite card games and this implementation on iOS does it justice.”
Slidetoplay.com:
3/4 – "San Juan is an excellent card game."
Apptudes.com:
4/5 – "A definite must-buy for fans of card games, or those looking for a little bit of strategy on their iPhone or...
6 takes! - Wolfgang Kramer's ingeniously simple card game with "bullheads" - now as an app.
The aim of the game is to avoid getting cards. Each card you have to pick up costs you points for each bullhead on it. The player with the fewest bullheads at the end of...
Miles is a recreation of an old French card game - Mille Bornes. In it you must try to beat your opponent to, first, 700 miles - then 1000 miles. You do this by using Mile cards to move, hazard cards to stop your opponent and safety's to protect yourself.
1000 Miles is based on a French card game called Mille Bornes (1000 stones). It is simple to learn and play, even for children, and is very addictive. You need to think ahead and watch your opponent's moves to maximise your score though.
The premise of the game is that you...
Each player starts with 10 cards in a random order. They then take turns drawing and discarding until one player gets ten cards in numerical sequence.
Grab some friends and start a game with up to four players, or try out the new single player mode to put your succession...
A game of sheep, weather and of course the tide, Turn the Tide is a family friendly auction/strategy card game, in which you are trying to outwit your opponent and stay afloat by playing your weather cards at just the right time and holding onto the greatest number of life...
Could be good for special cases
You’ll need a combination of luck and strategy to win in this unique card game.
Vie for the papacy in the 14th century in Avignon: A Clash of Popes; petition members of the Church for influence to build your congregation, or eliminate your rival by cleverly positioning your followers.
-Based on the highly successful card game
-Petition Cardinals, Bishops, and Inquisitors to use their unique powers to pull characters to your side, or your opponent's side
-Play against a friend or the Computer in multiple game modes
-Expand your game with optional expansion cards
Play the best Strategy cardgame ever!
Stratego® Official Battle Cards from Jumbo is all about good tactics, strategy and cold hard bluff, a combination of chess and poker. The Strategy battle game that has been played by millions of card and board game players and is now available for your iOS device.
This official battlecards Stratego comes with an AI opponent that is adjustable to match your skills. Play as many battles card games as you like. Defeat the enemy with al the original rules or the special single card rule.
Or play against a friend, your kids or people in the train with the great Multiplayer pass and play variant.
• Unlimited Stratego battles
Play as many Stratego card games as you like.
You have to play tactical with a great defense or attack plan.
• Single Player Stratego AI Engine
A Stratego engine to challenge beginners and veteran commanders alike.
Refine tactics and watch how the enemy falls for your ultimate strategic bluff! Make sure you defend your flag, as opponents will send their army cards to capture it!
• Play offline Stratego any time and everywhere, no internet required for this Strategy game!
No live internet connection is needed to play a thrilling game of Jumbo's Stratego. So you can just play offline anywhere you want! Don't wait for human players that don't respond or quit the game halfway through. No internet, just like the official cardgame, but more fun and challenging battles than any other multiplayer defense game online.
• Pass and Play
This is a unique version that will give you the experience of the analog card game but without the hassle of bringing the cards, dealing them and putting them back in the board game closet.
Just pick your device, fire up the app and go!
• Difficulty setting
Set the engine to the mode that suits your strategic skills best.
Are you a beginner or can you handle the clash in the star mode for true warfare leaders.
This Stratego game also has a great tutorial that will teach Stratego and will help to improve tactical skills.
**NO INTERNET CONNECTION REQUIRED**
You don’t need an internet connection and you don’t need to wait for other players to join.
Are you a strategic player? Do you like card games and tower defense games? Interested in real time war games? You’ll love Stratego! Defend your Flag and don’t hesitate any longer. Download and Install NOW and prove your battle and strategy skills with Stratego® Battle Cards!
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