Go Beyond Taash this Diwali: Grab Board Games from these Brands & Platforms

This Diwali, why not break free from the traditional card games and explore the exciting realm of board games? With an array of options from innovative Indian brands like Bored Game Company and Mozaic Games, you can bring a fresh twist to your festive gatherings. These games are not just about fun—they're a wonderful way to bond, laugh, and create lasting memories with family and friends. Embrace the spirit of the season with engaging gameplay that sparks joy and connection!

Bored Game Company

What started as a small family business from home has grown into one of India's leading board game distributors. With a diverse catalogue featuring bestsellers and various pop culture editions, the Bored Game Company aims to foster connections among friends and families through board gaming. Officially launched in August 2018, the company promotes Indian designers and publishers by providing them with a vibrant marketplace.

Bestsellers: Dune: Imperium, Saboteur, Splendor, Codenames and Kingdomino.

Board Games Bazaar

Based out of Bengaluru, Board Games Bazaar offers Indian and international board games. These are categorised as per their complexity rating like Light, Medium and Medium Heavy Strategy as well as for kids. The brand has all your board games needs covered, be it family game night or for when you are hosting Diwali parties. 

Bestsellers: Taco Cat Goat Cheese Pizza, Chai Garam, Grab, Yogi and Gridl.

Mosaic Games

Founded in 2018 by husband-and-wife duo Phalgun Polepalli and Shwetha Badarinath, Mozaic Games (formerly Dice Toy Labs) aims to create engaging, culturally relevant board games that reflect India's rich heritage. They support independent designers and use crowdfunding platforms like Kickstarter and Gamefound to reach global audiences.

Bestsellers: Vallamkali, Indus 2500 BCE, Karigar-e-Taj and Yudhbhoomi.

Roll The Dice

Roll The Dice is a small team that is working to reinvent traditional Indian board games, emphasising their benefits for memory retention, cognitive skills, and relaxation across multiple generations. Their goal is to deliver high-quality productions of these games for home enjoyment. Their Heritage Unboxed invites you to bring home the joy of India's legacy through games that allow you to play, learn, and cherish Bharatiya culture.

Bestsellers: Race for Modakas, Chowka Bara, Pagade, Aadu Huli and Alaguli Mane.

Board Games India

Board Games India, launched by Vibrant Hobbies LLP in 2014, aims to provide award-winning board and card games in India at affordable prices, fostering family bonds through engaging gameplay. Their mission focuses on creating a fun, mentally stimulating environment for families to spend quality time together while developing critical thinking skills.

Bestsellers: Loot, Can’t Stop Express, Sagrada, Tinderblox and Gizmos.