We already published the list of best DS games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best DS board/card games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the DS definitely has a great library of board/card games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the DS and board/card games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Hurry Up Hedgehog!
- Release Data: Ivolgamus/Oxygen Interactive, 2009
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
If you have a few minutes to kill, then you’ll find yourself scrolling through a few sessions and feeling pretty good when you win a game.
It will never be the most important title in your collection, but, give yourself time to learn how to properly play the game, and it will be one you come back to often.
#9. Hasbro Family Game Night
- Release Data: Electronic Arts, 2009
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Family Game Night is a decent distraction if you play it by yourself; with single card multiplayer it becomes an entertaining limited experience; and in multi-card mode the game comes into its own with the floor fully opened up for some enjoyable two-player games.
If you’ve got someone to play this with, it’s a great way to pass the time.
#8. Brain Assist
- Release Data: Sega, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Brain Assist is a decent take on the genre, and while it doesn’t stand out as a major accomplishment, it is just different enough to make it fun.
Ultimately, it is great for kids but it’s hard to recommend it to adults or anyone that hasn’t already played a brain training game.
#7. Uno 52
- Release Data: Black Lantern Studios/DSI Games, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Uno 52 is an enjoyable game that’s less enjoyable on the Nintendo DS.
However, the beauty is in its simplicity, although it may not seem all that simple once you are neck deep in a game.
But beware, only get this if you can’t get the other version.
#6. Junior Classic Games
- Release Data: Uacari/Avanquest Software, 2009
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Some activities are easy to figure out even without words, while a couple are just a little bit too confusing regardless.
However, most of the games are decent and playable, and while they won’t hold the interest of an older gamer, younger players should enjoy this.
#5. 3D Mahjong
- Release Data: Cosmigo, 2010
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
The true beauty of 3D Mahjong is that it is simply the classic game with a lot of variety.
There are no gimmicks and no unnecessary plot lines that try to make it feel new and original.
If you’re looking for a game that can keep you entertained while on the go, then 3D Mahjong is a must-have.
#4. Uno / Skip-Bo / Uno Freefall
- Release Data: Black Lantern Studios/DSI Games, 2006
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
This collection includes the classic form of Uno, as well as the popular Skip-Bo variation, which doesn’t really have anything to do with Uno other than it also involves getting rid of cards.
The third game featured is Uno Freefall, the obligatory Tetris clone.
Ultimately, this title is the perfect casual multiplayer game for DS owners.
#3. Travel Games for Dummies
- Release Data: Electronic Arts, 2008
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Travel Games for Dummies is perfect for travel, though, and comes easily recommended to businesspeople or those who find themselves on a lengthy commute with little to do.
It’s a great game for the subway, bus or airline terminal, and it could just as easily provide some entertainment in the evenings when you need to unwind from a long day.
#2. Mah Jong Quest: Expeditions
- Release Data: Game Brains/Activision, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Mahjong solitaire keeps puttering along as one of the most fun and addictive public domain video game designs ever created, and Mah Jong Quest Expeditions, a conversion of a PC download, is a really good version of it with lots of cool variations on the game design.
#1. Chessmaster: The Art of Learning
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2007
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
In addition to a well-developed main game with an abundance of options and difficulty settings to accommodate players of any skill and experience level, there’s an incredible amount of minigames and puzzle modes that are not only fun but reinforce the strategies of chess.
For anyone who remotely enjoys chess, this is the definitive DS release.
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