Best mobile games for rugby enthusiasts
There’s still a little more than a month to go before the rugby season gets underway again in earnest. But what better way to while away the weeks than to start getting in the mood with some virtual rugby action on your smartphone?
Games are the most downloaded type of app on the app store, and sports games in particular have always had a great following. However, the fact that the US is still the biggest market has traditionally meant that if a sport is not popular in the States, there is less choice in terms of games. All that is gradually changing, however. Cricket and snooker are two examples, and most important of all, there’s now a far better choice of rugby-based mobile games you can download and play. Here are three of the best.
Rugby Star Slots
The online casino sector is booming, and developers just can’t release new games fast enough. Today, the spinning reels are only a small aspect to a slots game, and they come in every theme imaginable. Choose a site that is offering plenty of free spins and bonuses for new members – this website gives a good idea of what is available – and then seek out Rugby Star Slots from the games list.
It consists of a five-reel slot that has more than 200 winning combinations. That means that it pays out small wins with regularity, which makes for a more entertaining experience than playing for hours on end waiting for something to happen. The wild pass feature involves two rugby players passing the ball back and forth and sends the reels crazy. This happens at random and greatly increases your chances of a win. If you love slots and you love rugby, this game needs to be at the top of your list.
Blocky rugby
If you are more a fan of arcade-style games, this one has a fun, retro feel. Don’t expect cutting edge graphics – the clue is in the name – but it’s old fashioned gaming at its best. It’s easy to play, there are multiplayer modes so you can challenge friends and you can choose from a variety of players and even different weather conditions. Best of all, it is free to download from Google Play or the App Store – find out more about it at the developer’s website, along with links to download it for free.
Rugby Nations 16
For a game that is focussed on top graphics and realistic physics, Rugby Nations 16 is hard to beat. It’s a good blend of being easy to pick up but challenging enough to keep you working at your game. One area where this one scores particularly well is in the quality of the opposition. The developers clearly put plenty of work into this and as a result, the AI can take you by surprise with some imaginative strategies from time to time. This is another game that is free to download on either iOS or Android, and is a great addition to every rugby enthusiast’s list of smartphone apps.
