Small Indian board game and toy brands worth knowing (and one coming soon)

India's board game scene is small but growing, and much of the best work comes from small teams. If you want to buy Indian, or just want something different from the usual big-brand boxes, here are some names worth a look. We have only listed what public sources say about each, so please check each brand's own site for current products and prices.

Full disclosure: we are WhizOwls Games, a new Indian game brand, so we have included ourselves at the end. Our launch is planned for early 2027.

Brands and stores to know

Where to buy Indian and independent board games

• The Bored Game Company sells a wide range of board games and promotes Indian designers and publishers: in.boredgamecompany.com.
• Board Games Bazaar sells Indian and international games sorted by complexity: boardgamesbazaar.com.
• Board Games India offers a range of board and card games at affordable prices: boardgamesindia.com.

How to choose for young children

• Check the age on the box and think about your child's reading and counting.
• Pick games under 20 minutes for ages 4 to 6.
• Look for games where children make choices, not just luck.

Coming soon: WhizOwls Games

We make screen-free games for family time. Our first game, Roll & Rally, is a colourful race game for ages 4+ and 2 to 4 players, about 15 to 20 minutes a game. It is not out yet, but you can join the waitlist to hear first.

We may have missed a brand you love. If you run a small Indian game brand, tell us and we will consider adding you.

Sources

Brand details are from public articles: Local Samosa, YourStory, Local Samosa on Chittam.

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