Lining up the pan stands...
Lining up the pan stands...
by TOHFA · 4 Oct 2026
Diwali is a time when the whole family gathers. After the puja, the meal and the lamps, there is a long evening and a house full of people who may not see each other again until the next festival. Playing games together is an old Diwali custom in many families, from cards to carrom, and a good board game fits in naturally.
Why it works
It gives different generations a shared activity.
It slows the evening down after the rush of the puja.
It is something to remember the festival by, and a game can be reused every year.
Games for a group
Catan is a classic trading and building game that works well for a mixed group of adults and older children.
Ticket to Ride: Europe has simple rules, so newcomers learn it in a few minutes.
Wingspan: Asia is a gentler, more thoughtful game for those who prefer to plan quietly.
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Step into the enchanting world of Everdell, a captivating strategy game where you build a bustling woodland city beneath the iconic 3D Ever Tree! Gather resources, deploy charming critters, and construct detailed buildings across four bustling seasons. Blending seamless worker placement with strategic tableau building, every decision shapes a vibrant, custom settlement. Breathtaking artwork and table-topping components make Everdell an unforgettable centerpiece for family game nights and serious strategists alike. Bring home the magic and grow your forest kingdom today!
Board Games
Step into the enchanting world of Everdell, a captivating strategy game where you build a bustling woodland city beneath the iconic 3D Ever Tree! Gather resources, deploy charming critters, and construct detailed buildings across four bustling seasons. Blending seamless worker placement with strategic tableau building, every decision shapes a vibrant, custom settlement. Breathtaking artwork and table-topping components make Everdell an unforgettable centerpiece for family game nights and serious strategists alike. Bring home the magic and grow your forest kingdom today!
Wingspan: Asia is the third expansion to Stonemaier Games' award-winning bird-collecting title, designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. It introduces 90 unique Asian bird cards alongside new bonus cards, egg tokens, and gorgeous illustrations by Natalia Rojas and Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo. Remarkably versatile, it works as a standalone 1-2 player game using Duet Mode, an expansion enabling 6-7 player games via the new Flock Mode, or simply extra cards for your existing Wingspan collection. Perfect for engine-building fans wanting to expand their aviary with vibrant new species.
Board Games
Wingspan: Asia is the third expansion to Stonemaier Games' award-winning bird-collecting title, designed by Elizabeth Hargrave. It introduces 90 unique Asian bird cards alongside new bonus cards, egg tokens, and gorgeous illustrations by Natalia Rojas and Ana Maria Martinez Jaramillo. Remarkably versatile, it works as a standalone 1-2 player game using Duet Mode, an expansion enabling 6-7 player games via the new Flock Mode, or simply extra cards for your existing Wingspan collection. Perfect for engine-building fans wanting to expand their aviary with vibrant new species.
Harry Potter Wizard Chess is a good pick for fans of the books and for chess players.
Always check the recommended age and player count on the box before choosing.
For the more serious players
If your family includes dedicated strategy players, titles such as Everdell and Terraforming Mars offer more depth and longer games.
As a gift
A board game also makes a lasting Diwali gift for a family that likes to play together. It is a gift that is used on many evenings, not just one.
Light the diyas first, and then bring out the board.
Catan is the quintessential modern board game of island strategy and resource trading. Players compete to explore and settle the vibrant island of Catan by harvesting brick, lumber, wool, grain, and ore to build roads, settlements, and cities. Because dice rolls determine resource yields, success depends on shrewd trading, strategic placement, and managing growth. Easy to learn yet endlessly replayable thanks to a dynamic, variable board, Catan remains a timeless classic that sparked the modern tabletop revolution.
Board Games
Catan is the quintessential modern board game of island strategy and resource trading. Players compete to explore and settle the vibrant island of Catan by harvesting brick, lumber, wool, grain, and ore to build roads, settlements, and cities. Because dice rolls determine resource yields, success depends on shrewd trading, strategic placement, and managing growth. Easy to learn yet endlessly replayable thanks to a dynamic, variable board, Catan remains a timeless classic that sparked the modern tabletop revolution.
Embark on a cross-country railway adventure with Ticket to Ride: Europe! Players collect matching train cards to claim iconic rail routes, connecting famous cities from London to Constantinople. This expanded edition introduces exciting elements like dark tunnels, watery ferries, and strategic train stations to bypass blocked paths. Easy to learn yet packed with tactical choices, it balances route planning with clever opponent blocking. A perfect gateway game for families and veteran strategists alike!
Board Games
Embark on a cross-country railway adventure with Ticket to Ride: Europe! Players collect matching train cards to claim iconic rail routes, connecting famous cities from London to Constantinople. This expanded edition introduces exciting elements like dark tunnels, watery ferries, and strategic train stations to bypass blocked paths. Easy to learn yet packed with tactical choices, it balances route planning with clever opponent blocking. A perfect gateway game for families and veteran strategists alike!
The Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set recreates the legendary showdown from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, where Harry, Ron, and Hermione battle a giant enchanted chess game to reach the Philosopher's Stone. Officially licensed sets (like those from Noble Collection) include 32 molded plastic chess pieces inspired by the grand statues seen in the film, plus a folding playing board measuring 18.5 inches square. It's standard chess mechanically, but themed pieces make it a magical collector's item for fans wanting Hogwarts flair at their table.
Board Games
The Harry Potter Wizard Chess Set recreates the legendary showdown from Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, where Harry, Ron, and Hermione battle a giant enchanted chess game to reach the Philosopher's Stone. Officially licensed sets (like those from Noble Collection) include 32 molded plastic chess pieces inspired by the grand statues seen in the film, plus a folding playing board measuring 18.5 inches square. It's standard chess mechanically, but themed pieces make it a magical collector's item for fans wanting Hogwarts flair at their table.
Terraforming Mars is a strategy board game for 1–5 players where you lead a corporation racing to make the red planet habitable. Raise global temperature, oxygen levels, and ocean coverage by playing project cards, building cities, forests, and space infrastructure. Each card offers unique effects, from asteroid mining to genetically engineered life. Resources like steel, titanium, and energy fuel your expansion, while careful timing and card synergies determine success. Blending tableau-building with tight resource management, it rewards long-term planning and adaptability — a rich, replayable experience beloved by strategy game enthusiasts worldwide.
Board Games
Terraforming Mars is a strategy board game for 1–5 players where you lead a corporation racing to make the red planet habitable. Raise global temperature, oxygen levels, and ocean coverage by playing project cards, building cities, forests, and space infrastructure. Each card offers unique effects, from asteroid mining to genetically engineered life. Resources like steel, titanium, and energy fuel your expansion, while careful timing and card synergies determine success. Blending tableau-building with tight resource management, it rewards long-term planning and adaptability — a rich, replayable experience beloved by strategy game enthusiasts worldwide.