A World in a Box: 9 Games That Take You Back to Your Travels

If a picture tells a thousand words, then can a board game make you feel as though you've been transported to another place? Let's take a look at a few games that either make you want to travel, or take you back to that special place you may have visited.

Santorini

In the greek isles, there lies a magical place that is known for its iconic white houses with blue tops, where climbing up the island on the back of a donkey is common place, and gives great reward with its amazing views. Use your skills of logic and outwit your opponent in Santorini, a game as fascinating as the place itself!

Ex Libris

Have you visited a great library in the world and become lost in the stacks, or even better, lost in your imagination with a wild adventure? Ex Libris will take you back there, allowing you to collect the best books (and the most knowledge) and stack them well to become head librarian. Make a collection to rival that of the British Library! This title just arrived so be sure to pick it up while you can.

Relic Runners

Have you visited an ancient temple? Climbed through ruins and discovered relics of the past? Perhaps you’ve been chased through the halls of a cave by snakes or falling rocks! Relic Runners give you a sense of this adventure, taking you back to those locations, and creating a sense of urgency to all your actions as your opponents close in on the precious treasures!

Lords of Vegas

Been to the US? No doubt you’ve stopped in at one of the desert’s biggest party towns, Las Vegas! Lords of Vegas will get you in on the action, and acting as one of the city’s biggest high rollers - the casino owners themselves! Enjoy trying your luck at running your own profitable casino while driving the away the competition and all the money into your pockets!

Tokaido

Japan awaits! Go on your own journey along the East Sea Road as the game’s title suggests, and get your taste of innovative Japan in all its wonder and beauty. In Tokaido you experience tasty food, meet new people, soak in the hot springs (with monkeys, on occasion), and take in the amazing scenery.

Agricola

Did you grow up on a farm as a kid? Perhaps attended a school camp or excursion out to a farm? Well Agricola gets down into the nitty gritty of farm life, asking you to successfully manage your resources to outwit your neighbours (albeit without the smelly cowpats).

7 Wonders

There may not be many of the great wonders of the ancient world left, but if you’ve ever visited the Pyramids, or read about Babylon or Alexandria, 7 Wonders will allow you to develop your very own ancient city. Draft cards and thwart your neighboring players to become the greatest in the ancient world!

Steam Park/Unfair

Attending a theme park is generally loads of fun. It’s no different with these two park-themed games! Steam Park and Unfair take you behind the scenes, asking you to create the best parks in the city! Be sure to stick to your blueprints or keep your park clean, or you’ll suffer penalties! If you’ve ever felt the highs and lows of a theme park, you’ll be sure to experience them in these two rollicking games!

Other recommendations that will want to make you book a plane ticket:
- Quadropolis
- Sushi Go
- Lanterns