Archive · 17 Jan 2026
India's Board Game Renaissance: A Social Revival
Board games are making a big comeback in India.
People are coming together to play games like tambola, rummy, and ludo, which help them connect and have fun without screens.
There are special places like cafes and clubs where people can play these games.
Even big companies are using board games to help their employees relax and work better as a team.
Some games, like Monopoly, are even getting a digital upgrade to attract younger players.
This trend is not just about having fun; it's also about making people happier and bringing communities closer together.
Board games are experiencing a resurgence in India, fostering social connections and community building.
Communities and events like TTOX India, The Board Game Company, and Boardrama are driving the tabletop gaming boom.
Board games are being integrated into corporate cultures for team-building and wellness.
The Board Game Company in Bengaluru is creating a 'third place' for people to socialize and play games.
Monopoly is celebrating its 90th anniversary with a digital upgrade and play-based workshops in schools.
- Who
- Shradha Jain, Phalgun Polepalli, Siddhant Narula, Nidhi Desai, Nilay Verma, and various board game enthusiasts and communities in India.
- What
- The resurgence of board games in India, fostering social connections, mental wellness, and community building.
- When
- The trend is ongoing, with significant events and initiatives in 2024 and 2025.
- Where
- Major cities in India, including Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, and Ludhiana.
- Why
- Board games create social spaces, encourage real conversations, teamwork, and shared experiences, and help people slow down, focus, laugh, and be fully present.
- Founder of Studio.Clock.Works
- Shradha Jain
- Co-founder of Mozaic Games
- Phalgun Polepalli
- Founder of The Board Game Company
- Siddhant Narula
- Founder of Boardrama
- Nidhi Desai
- Head of Hasbro India & Southeast Asia
- Nilay Verma
- Monopoly's 90th Anniversary
- 2025
- TTOX India
- Community-driven tabletop games expo
- Boardrama
- Hyderabad-based board game community and events company