Combine and conquer! To rule the realm in Kingdomino: The Board Game, link together domino-style terrain pieces – such as grasslands, forests and oceans – to form a thriving five-by-five domain. Slotting each tile into place in this board game adaptation feels like solving a puzzle and handcrafting a world.

What we love: When a kingdom comes together. Whether you’re playing solo against AI rivals or challenging friends online, each winning manoeuvre – such as laying down a score-multiplying crown tile at the last minute to leapfrog a rival – will make you feel like a strategic mastermind.

Quick tip: Keep an eye on your opponents’ layout at the top of the screen, particularly when they’re focusing on different terrain than you. Taking a high-value tile that fits well in their layout will deny them points and can often be your best tactical move.

Meet the creator: Kingdomino: The Board Game is the first release from Meeple Corp, a developer that adapts physical games for digital devices. Based in Bath, England, the studio takes its name from the human-shaped pieces found in Euro-style board games such as Carcassonne.