What wildlife-inspired board games teach us about conservation

What wildlife-inspired board games teach us about conservation

If you know that the Great Pied Hornbill found in the Western Ghats is monogamous, you probably also know that the Indian Pangolin’s tongue is longer than its body. If you don’t, a board game is all you might need. Game creators in India are going beyond mere entertainment to engage with the environment. Wildlife, […]

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Hasbro India’s latest board game combines the charms of Monopoly with cricket

Hasbro India’s latest board game combines the charms of Monopoly with cricket

It’s that time when cricket permeates everything. The nation is gripped by the World Cup frenzy, and leveraging on this, Hasbro has just launched its brand-new game — Monopoly Cricket. “This is one of our big launches this year,” says Lalit Parmar, Country Manager, Hasbro India, adding that with the fervour in India around cricket, this was […]

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Bored? Head to Chennai’s board game lounges that are packed with people and games

Bored? Head to Chennai’s board game lounges that are packed with people and games

It’s 8pm on a Saturday. My friends and I are queued outside a door, with a bunch of 16 to 40-year-olds, awaiting our turn to be called inside. Disclaimer: This is not Berghain or another exclusive nightclub, or a blockbuster show or an iconic restaurant. We are at Gameistry, a board game cafe in Chennai.  This […]

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