Board games are the triumphant return of "put down the phones and let's play". And it's not just for rainy November evenings. At Mademoiselle Bulle, Kristina tests, compares, and recommends games that are genuinely worth it — from reimagined classics to indie gems you haven't heard of yet.
The market is booming: according to the NPD Group, the UK board games and puzzles market exceeded £400 million in 2023, fuelled by a wave of creativity and new publishers. Escape-room-in-a-box, cooperative games, 15-minute party games — there's something for every group size, every skill level, every budget.
Every article gives you player count, duration, price, difficulty level, and — most importantly — whether it's actually fun. Because a £35 game gathering dust on the shelf? We've all been there.
Sources: NPD Group UK, Board Game Geek, UK Games Expo