A Guide to the Best Board Games for Holidays
We've got three tiny games that will fit perfectly in hand luggage, and can be played on the plane or train. Once you've got wine in hand and you're settled, you can pop these games onto any size table and play while relaxing!
Three great games to take on holiday
1
Micro Dojo: Pocket Perfect
A tiny strategic game of character placement as you try to become the best Daimyo
15 minutes
6.5/10
Medium
This is a colourful, compact little game that doesn't take up much more room than a plate to play on. It's strategic and has strong interplay competitiveness and is a good game to break out on holiday for a few games during chill moments.
Why we love Micro Dojo:
A really cool theme
Brilliantly designed small pieces
Play is in a very small space, and the box is tiny and flat, too
A low-cost board game perfect for a few games
Good for two people at the end of a long day
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2
Bananagrams
Compact, easy to pack in any size of bag, and only needs a small table to play on
15 minutes
9/10
Easy
Bananagrams is a fast paced word game that is exciting and challenging at the same time. Players must play all their word tiles first while forcing the other players to add to their pile each time they say "peel". Bananagrams is great for a wide range of gaming experience, and also good for kids too. The fabric bag means it will fit in pretty much any sized bag as well.
Why we love Bananagrams:
This game will fit in any type or size of luggage
It can be played on a smallish table for two people, or on the hotel floor
It's easy to teach and to learn and good for the family
It has a strong mix of speed and dexterity plus will challenge the mind
A great game for people who don't board game too
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3
Ganz Schon Clever (That's Pretty Clever!)
A brilliant roll and write, with a small box and even smaller playing area
20 minutes
9/10
Medium
A fantastic introduction to roll and write games, this is a brilliant and fiendishly hard to master game that combines reactive actions with careful pre-planning. It's also super compact and makes for a brilliant commute or holiday game too!
Why we love Ganz Schon Clever:
A brilliant game which builds up with each round
Firing off point-scoring combinations is extremely satisfying
It's an easy game to play
It's compact and only requires a pad, a pen and the dice
The pad is clearly laid out and easy to pick up
It's a balanced game, but very challenging to score well
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Holiday board games - a summary
Trying to alleviate the boredom on a long flight or car journey can be tough. Plus once you're at your destination, you may need something to keep you occupied on rainy days or in the evening after a day's sightseeing. These games combine tiny packaging with a small playing space, making them perfect for packing and playing on your travels.
Our Recommendation
For the perfect blend of entry-level board gaming, easy packing and fun for a family, we recommend Bananagrams.
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