Travel Games: Playful Companions for Summer

Ah, summer holidays! The perfect time to get some fun little games to slip into your backpack before going camping, hiking, or relaxing at the beach. We choose compact games that will be essential companions to pass the time during journeys and won't take up too much space in our suitcase! Enjoy discovering playful adventures.

 

The must-haves: 

 

 

• Sea Salt & Paper: (published by Bombyx, starting from 8 years old) 
   

Sea Salt & Paper is a must-have for travel games! With delicately folded papers, explore a marine universe that you build with each game. Build your hand, maneuver your cards strategically, and choose the perfect moment to end the round. Are you ready to take the risk of giving other players a chance to catch up, or do you prefer to secure your lead? It's up to you to navigate between risk and strategy to achieve victory. 
 

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• Pixies: (published by Bombyx, starting from 8 years old)
  
  

Pixies, the new strategic gem from Sea Salt & Paper, is accessible and captivating from the first game. Explore an enchanting universe with adorable creatures, choose your cards wisely to challenge your friends. Every choice matters: carefully select from the revealed cards, keeping an eye on those left to your opponents. Simple rules, where stacked cards score points based on your play area, reveal the depth of Pixies. Get ready to deploy clever strategies and navigate the sometimes deceptive advice of other players!?? 

 

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• Next Station Tokyo: (published by Blue Orange, starting from 8 years old) 

Travel to Tokyo and redesign its subway maps in Next Station: Tokyo. Each turn, reveal a station card and draw your line to optimize your network and collect stamps. Stay connected to the green loop to score the most points and tackle tomorrow's tourist challenges! 

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• Linx: (published by Matagot, starting from 8 years old) 

Linx is a brilliant mix of tic-tac-toe and rock-paper-scissors! Each player strategically places their tiles to block opponents and align three tiles of their color. Simple to understand yet full of twists, Linx ensures hours of fun with family or friends. 

 

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• Le Roy des Ribauds / microgame: (published by Matagot, starting from 10 years old)

In "Le Roy des Ribauds," make sure the king isn't assassinated... unless it serves your interests! This card game, inspired by Vincent Brugeas and Ronan Toulhoat's famous comic book, is a strategic and captivating microgame. With conspiracies to thwart, choose your cards wisely and manipulate the Court to achieve victory. 

 

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• Feu de camp: (published by Matagot, starting from 8 years old) 

"Feu de camp" transports players into the warm ambiance of a campfire, where the art of nurturing flames lies in the precision of each block placement. Be careful not to set the camp on fire by misplacing pieces! The most skillful player with the fire wins the game!?? 

 

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• Sire Sire: (published by Oya, starting from 8 years old)

In Sire Sire, resource acquisition happens uniquely and entertainingly: the King offers parcels, and players simultaneously choose which ones they desire. If multiple players opt for the same parcel, a card is removed, allowing each to choose again. Each player constructs their estate with the cards acquired in front of them. The player who builds the most valuable estate wins the game. With 20-minute sessions, easy-to-explain rules, and a touch of competition and bluffing, Sire Sire promises thrilling moments around the picnic table. 

 

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• Odin: (published by Helvetiq, starting from 7 years old)

Send your valiant Vikings into battle and be the first to rid yourself of your cards! Employ tactics to confront your opponents and create the best combinations on the battlefield. With its fast rounds and strategic choices, Odin is a dynamic game that will captivate every member of the family. Get ready to claim advantageous cards and carve out a place among the legends of Valhalla! 

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• Traître Mot: (published by Blue Orange, starting from 10 years old) 

In "Traître Mot", it's word after word that keeps us connected! This vocabulary and idea association game challenges us to guess our secret words while avoiding traps set by our opponents. With subtlety and insight, let's thwart accusations and skillfully weave our secret words into conversations to claim victory. It's a captivating game where every word matters and teamwork can be deceiving! 

 

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• Piña Coladice: (published by iello, starting from 7 years old)  
   

Imagine crafting the perfect cocktail: a blend of pineapple juice, coconut cream, lemon zest, and ice cubes, then shaking it all up! In Piña Coladice, roll the dice strategically to form winning combinations. Block the best spots and line up four tokens to savor immediate victory in this quick and refreshing dice game. 

 

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• Château Combo: (published by Catch Up Games, starting from 8 years old)

Château Combo, a quick and ingenious card game by the creators of Faraway. Players spend coins to select nine cards from two rivers of cards (the lower city and the upper city), creating a 3x3 tableau where characters interact to trigger immediate effects and end-game bonuses. Perfect for enjoyable gaming sessions during your travels! 

 

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• Café: (published by Pythagoras, starting from 10 years old)

In Café, 1 to 4 players embody coffee companies, navigating from plantation to distribution to create the perfect supply chain. With roasting, aging, and strategic management, it's a captivating adventure where every decision matters to dominate the coffee market. 

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• Sushi Dice: (published by Sit Down, starting from 6 years old)

Sushi Dice is the ultimate challenge for quick and precise kitchen helpers! Prepare sushi platters faster than your opponents and spot their mistakes to join the kitchen crew. It's a frantic dice game where every roll counts, ideal for evenings filled with laughter and competition! 

 

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