If someone told me years ago that I would have fun calculating the price of the coal that powers a power plant, I would have raised my eyebrows until I got a cramp. But since I tried the board game High Voltage, I am looking forward to the weekend to play another game .
The world of board games has been booming for several years . There are games for the whole family and for a good laugh at parties with friends, while others require maximum concentration. This goes beyond the classics Trivial, Cluedo, Monopoly or Risk. Board games have evolved, cover all kinds of topics and have become sophisticated like any video game you may know. Space adventures, managing crops and livestock in a village, air battles in WWII, rescuing people from a burning building, Formula 1 races, crime investigation, shootouts in the Wild West ... The board games They are fashionable as a leisure option and as a gift, which is why specialized online stores are increasing.Take a look at our recommendations for online board game stores. What you can't buy in one, you may find in another at a bargain price. If we have learned something playing Mage Knight or Twilight Imperium, it is that we must explore the horizon.
Zacatrus
Zacatrus is one of the best online table game stores in its own right. One of the many reasons is their section of small video reviews of the games they have available. In them they explain the theme of the game in question, the components it brings and a quick summary of the rules. In addition, during business hours they open a chat from which they provide quick and clear online help. With its loyalty system, the customer earns points with each purchase that can be exchanged for discounts on future purchases.
Playmestore
Juegamestore is a very veteran online board game store and loved by fans. Its prestige comes, above all, from a magnificent customer service . They have an up-to-date catalog, and you have to pay attention to their section for second-hand deals and games. It is renewed very frequently, and it is easy to find real bargains. On the other hand, Juegamestore also has a points system. Nothing like offering benefits and discounts to encourage future purchases.
Dragon shop
The classification of Dracotienda board games is not that it is the most comfortable in the world, but, in exchange, this Cordovan online store offers a huge stock that includes all kinds of miniatures, merchandising and accessories for role-playing games. Here you can find imported products, rare rarities and games in their original language, which are usually cheaper than their Spanish versions. In these cases, they include the translated instructions in games whose only language dependency is in the manual. Additionally, Dracotienda is known for making customers' lives easier with their impeccable returns policy.
Dungeon marvels
Don't say "extensive and varied catalog," say Dungeon Marvels. In this online store they know that board games, the fantasy-science fiction binomial, geekism and pop culture are in full swing, and they strive to cover any need. Board and role-playing games, merchandising, figures, books, and comics… It 's easy to get lost on the Dungeon Marvels website , and more at such tempting prices. Its loyalty system includes a sponsorship program. If you bring a customer to this store, both of you will benefit from an additional discount.
Planetongames
Bilbao Planetongames is one of the online board game stores with the lowest shipping costs. Many times it is not necessary to reach the minimum expenses for the free postage, because paying the € 3.75 of the shipment already pays off. Every once in a while, they start blowing prices like there's no tomorrow. Their bargain section is constantly on the move, and sometimes really amazing bargains are hunted.
Table Games
The guys at Juegos En La Mesa are specialized in getting things, so don't hesitate to contact them if you are interested in a specific game. Customers store 3% of each purchase in their accounts, to use it as a discount on subsequent purchases. They have so many offers that they have included a "Seen and unseen" section: discounts so limited that, as you blink, you miss them .
Mathom
Mathom's homepage stands out for its sobriety, especially compared to the ones we've seen so far. But the quality of a board game store is not measured by the colors of its landing page . The Barcelona-based Mathom has not been as much in the online world as other stores, but it has achieved great prestige. When so many clients prefer it over the most veteran ones, it will be for a reason .
Shall we play Una?
With the prices so cheap that it says ¿Juamos Una? to their products, we don't really know how these guys make ends meet. But there they are, cheering gamers on with discounts so impressive they defy all logic . As if that were not enough, they worry about bringing hard-to-find import games. They usually put the most desired games on pre-sale, so that we do not run out of our copy. And if you live in Seville, you can pick up your purchase in the warehouse and save on shipping costs. A highly recommended option.
Shall we play another?
We love to imagine what kind of trouble board game stores will have in private. Their owners may not even know each other, but we are very fans of The Good Wife and we love to fantasize about suits of all colors. The fact is that we play another? is a very real board game store, with an up-to-date catalog, seductive prices and simply exquisite customer service. Attention to its section of games with blows. If you don't mind that the box is a little dented, you can get a board game at a price of real scandal .
Frikiman
Frikiman is another store that prefers to keep a spartan design, if with that it can adjust the prices of board games to the maximum. Their catalog is a bit scarce compared to other stores, but the minimum cost for free shipping is one of the lowest we can find. Frikiman is worth following on Facebook . We may find additional discounts.
Extra Ball: EGD Games and Tablerum
It is difficult to choose just ten online stores to buy board games. There are many, and they all have their own personality. The particularity of the EGD Games store from Cádiz is its specialization in board games financed by crowdfunding . Many games are released thanks to platforms like Kickstarter or Verkami. If we're late for a campaign for a game we liked, there's no need to worry. EGD Games will most likely have it on pre-sale.
For its part, Tablerum also has a brand section of the house: packs. Board games often have accessories and expansions, and Tablerum knows it. Therefore, they create packs at a lower price than their components would have separately . For gamers who prefer to have it all, it is an option to consider.
If you've made a mess with so many stores, you can always turn to comparators like Ludonauta, Roto Por El Azar or Movecubos. But you must be specific in your search, and the most fleeting and juicy offers are often overlooked .
Have we left any online board game store that you like more than the ones we recommend? Please do not hesitate to tell us about it in the comments.