Sea Salt and Paper
German
From sofa to adventure: 5 board games for the dark season
7/11/2023
Translation: Elicia Payne
Wintertime is playtime, we can finally unpack our board games in the living room again. With these five game tips, you’ll forget the rain and cold in no time.
The dark days are here. Finally! No more swimming and lying in the sun. Let’s crawl back into our living rooms, where it’s warm and dry. It’s the ideal time to play a few board games. I’ve picked out five games that I’ve recently discovered for myself. Maybe you’ll find one or two that’ll bring you joy on a rainy autumn day.
Sea Salt and Paper
Sea Salt and Paper pulls you into a colourful ocean full of origami-style card motifs. It’s your task to collect sea creatures such as crabs, fish and mermaids to earn points. A game lasts around 30 minutes and offers a successful mix of strategy, risk and luck. The card game is suitable for two to four people aged eight and over.
Trekking - Journey through time
Trekking - Journey through time takes you on a trip across human history. Along the way, you collect various history cards and add great moments from the past to your timeline. The rules are easy to understand, the game materials are beautifully designed and you learn something about history while you play. The board game is suitable for up to four people aged ten and over and lasts around 45 minutes.
Kamon
Kamon is a strategy game for two people. The aim is to connect two sides of the board, form a circle with your pieces or block your competitors. Similar to chess, you have to anticipate upcoming moves and adapt your strategy accordingly. Kamon is aimed at players aged eight and over and a game lasts just under ten minutes.
King of Tokyo
In King of Tokyo, you take on the role of monsters who terrorise the city of Tokyo and fight each other. The aim is to be the last monster alive or to collect the most points of fame. With a playing time of 30 minutes, it’s ideal for quick rounds or as a warm-up game for a game night. King of Tokyo is aimed at two to six people aged eight and over.
Mandragora
In Mandragora you take on the role of a wizard who collects ingredients for his spells in a village and then performs them. Beware of the dark shops, however, as there’s a risk of being given cursed scrolls. If you’re looking for a family game in a world of magic, Mandragora could be just the thing for you. It’s suitable for two to four people aged eight and over and lasts around 30 minutes.
Now it’s your turn: Which games have you recently discovered? Let me know in the comments.
Header image: Ramon Schneider
Riding my motorbike makes me feel free, fishing brings out my inner hunter, using my camera gets me creative. I make my money messing around with toys all day.