How do you choose a board game?

Board games are a great way to spend your free time, bond with family and friends, and develop strategic thinking. However, with so many different games available on the market, choosing the right one can be a daunting task. To help you decide, we’ve put together some useful tips. 1. Choose the right type of […]

Board Game Arena Awards 2025

On 3 February, the Board Game Arena website announced the awards for 2025. You can find the original article here. Some of the award-winning and nominated games are also available in our shop. Games were selected in the following categories: best 2-player game, best casual game, best classic game, best game for connoisseurs, best animal-themed […]

Jaipur

Players: 2 adults

Trading, tactics and timely moves! Jaipur is a fast-paced and thrilling game for two players, where you get to test your skills as a shrewd market trader. The rules are simple, but…

Tiny Towns

Players: 4 adults

Tiny Towns is a strategy game in which players build their own villages within a limited space. Following specific patterns determined by the cards, they collect building materials and place them on the game board…

Fit to Print

Cast: 4 adults

Chaos, chaos, chaos…. Where’s the picture? Have I put the article in the right place? What about the adverts – are they all in the newspaper? Have I put two pictures together? These are the questions that race through your mind when you play Fit to Print

Tsuro

Players: a 4½-year-old, a 7-year-old, adults

"Tsuro" is a simple and fast-paced game, which even the 4½-year-old joined in with enthusiasm. Players place tiles on the grid and move their pieces along winding paths, with the aim of staying on the board longer than the other players. Children particularly enjoy moving their tokens along the winding paths, which…

Patchwork

Players: a 7-year-old, an adult

The game ‘Patchwork’ is truly wonderful for younger players, as it offers simple yet strategic rules. Collecting buttons and swapping them for pieces of fabric is a mechanic that is very accessible and, at the same time, interesting for children such as a 7-year-old.

The challenge of arranging the pieces on your personal board…

Cascadia

The players were: a 7-year-old, a 4½-year-old and an adult

The game ‘Cascadia’ is an excellent choice for family gaming, as it is adaptable to different ages and skill levels. It’s fascinating to see how the 4½-year-old managed to grasp the rules of the game, which shows that the family version is well suited to younger players too. Focusing on connecting habitats is a great way for children to develop…

The best games for 2 players

Patchworks If you enjoy puzzle-solving and strategy, Patchwork is an excellent choice. Each player builds their own rug from various pieces of fabric, whilst keeping an eye on their tokens and space. The game is easy to learn but features deep strategy, ensuring non-stop fun. Targi Targi is a game where each player leads their […]