Some games are like a moreish snack. They’re immensely enjoyable, quick to pick up, and they keep you coming back for more – so much so that, before you know it, you’ve missed your bus stop or even your bedtime.

From reinventions of tabletop classics to all-action battles, these games are all very different from one another. They do, however, have one thing in common – it’s almost impossible to resist one more turn…

Epic sessions of mass acquisition will be familiar to anyone who’s played the original Monopoly board game, but this mobile spin-off takes it to the next level. Beyond expanding your property portfolio, every dice roll has the potential to add new layers to the action. Landing on certain squares opens up detours to mini-games, while daily events help you accrue more wealth.

Clash Royale skirmishes are done and dusted in a matter of minutes, packing in fast, satisfying tactics without demanding a big chunk of your day. Every game is an opportunity to try out new strategies as you build the ultimate deck of character cards. Find a winning formula and you’ll want to keep coming back for more, not least because earning trophies unlocks new Arenas and extra resources.

It doesn’t take long to complete a session of this ingenious fusion of solitaire and poker, but you’ll want to keep dealing out those cards for another shot at beating the house. It’s all about building the best hands as you chase the highest scores possible, experimenting with Wild cards and unlocking new Blinds to earn bigger rewards. The odds won’t always be in your favour, of course, but there’s always next time…

Assemble Earth’s mightiest heroes (and villains) to defeat your opponents in fast-paced online card battles. Every character in your evolving, customisable deck brings different superpowers to the table, so you need to use your limited moves wisely – especially when you unleash the immensely fun Snap mechanic and bring extra chaos to the party. The fate of the planet won’t be at stake if you’re defeated, but you’ll still want to make amends as soon as you can.

You’ll never reach the end of this infinite runner, but that doesn’t mean you can’t keep trying. Even though one small slip is enough to bring your madcap city dash crashing to a halt, you won’t think twice about picking yourself up and launching straight into another assault on that high score. Besides, the more you play, the more courses and street surfers you can try out.

Embrace your inner siege mentality in a speedy strategy game where being the king (or queen) of the castle comes with extra responsibilities. Expanding your settlement with new houses, mills and defences is a must, but you also know that every night an invading force of increasing strength – and ever-changing tactics – is poised to attack. Whether you win or lose, you’ll be desperate to dive back in and repel those invaders once more.