Mumbai’s Friendship Day Takes on a Fun Twist with Exciting Board Games!

This Friendship Day, residents of Mumbai are replacing their noisy night outs with engaging games, strategic card challenges, and endless laughter at the city’s lively board game cafés. Whether it's cherished classics or innovative new games, these inviting venues are becoming the perfect spots for friends to connect over playful contests, light-hearted fun, and shared nostalgia, affirming that the best moments are crafted around a common game board.‘It’s more than just coffee now; it’s about connection’Ajay Sachde, the founder of a board game café in Juhu, emphasizes the importance of creating a welcoming environment where enjoying a game and sipping coffee with friends feels effortless. He states, “Table games have always been a significant part of our childhood experiences—from playing carrom and ludo during summertime to engaging in daily gaming rituals with friends. Our community, which includes game enthusiasts suggesting rare titles and regulars who introduce their own games for open-table nights, has breathed life into our vision. It’s transformed beyond just sharing coffee; it’s about connecting, laughing, renewing one’s spirit, and catching up with friends while enjoying delightful games.”‘Board games attract a diverse age range’At these board game cafés, age is just a number; friend groups across all generations can participate, ensuring there’s something appealing for everyone. Garima Bagrecha, the owner of a board game café in Andheri, remarks, “People love stepping away from their screens for some fun with board games. It's all about a digital detox and joyful moments with friends. We offer over 300 games, making board games a hit among all age groups, so anyone can dive in.”Top game selections for Friendship DayCodenamesUnoCatanTabooMonopolySushi GoExploding KittensCentury: Spice RoadGizmosKainaz Irani, a homemaker, shares, “My friends and I plan to gather for brunch at a board game café this Friendship Day. It’s consistently a lot of fun, and it offers us a wonderful way to relax, reconnect, and strengthen our friendship.”Pics: Tejas Kudtarkar