Chai Game is a masterclass in digital board game adaptation. As a fan of the physical tabletop version, I was blown away by how smoothly Digidiced translated the 'tea merchant' experience to mobile. The interface is clean, colorful, and makes managing the various ingredients—rooibos, green, oolong—feel tactile and intuitive.
The AI is surprisingly competent, especially on higher difficulties, making the solo experience very rewarding. However, the online lobby system is the real highlight, allowing for both fast-paced and casual games with friends. The round structure is perfect for mobile; a full game of 5 rounds feels substantial but doesn't overstay its welcome. It's easily one of the most charming and well-produced board game apps on the Store.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 1.7Wed Dec 20 2023
- bugfixes
In Chai, you will step into the shoes of a tea merchant, combining tea flavours to make a perfect blend. Specializing in either rooibos, green, oolong, black or white tea, you will buy and collect ingredients to fulfill your customers’ orders.
Each turn you can choose either to visit the tea market, the pantry or to reserve a customer and use an ability.
The game ends when 5 rounds have been completed. Add your money and points from completed customer orders to determine the best tea merchant!
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.In Chai, you will step into the shoes of a tea merchant, combining tea flavours to make a perfect blend. Specializing in either rooibos, green, oolong, black or white tea, you will buy and collect ingredients to fulfill your customers’ orders.
Each turn you can choose either to visit the tea market, the pantry or to reserve a customer and use an ability.
The game ends when 5 rounds have been completed. Add your money and points from completed customer orders to determine the best tea merchant!


















Chai Game is the official digital adaptation of the popular board game. Players act as tea merchants specializing in different varieties of tea. Over five rounds, you must visit the tea market and pantry to collect ingredients, fulfill unique customer orders, and use special abilities to gain an edge. Featuring both solo play against solid AI and cross-platform online multiplayer, Chai offers a perfect blend of strategy and accessible family-friendly gameplay.
Official Digital Adaptation
Solo Play with Challenging AI
Online Multiplayer and Private Lobbies
Beautiful Artwork and Interface
When visiting the tea market, try to buy ingredients that are adjacent to each other to save on costs. Efficiency in the first two rounds is key to a high score.
Focus on fulfilling orders for customers that match your specialized tea type for bonus points. Don't be afraid to use 'reserve' to keep high-value orders away from opponents.
A standard game consists of 5 rounds and typically takes 15-30 minutes depending on the number of players.