Board games have been a big part of every childhood — from being pulled out during family gatherings and played through summer afternoons to being packed away in boxes for years as we grew up. But over time, these games have transitioned from being shoved inside cupboards to being left out on display because they look aesthetically pleasing in your home.
In the hands of some luxury houses, your good-old favourites have taken on an entirely different character. Now reimagined with leather-polished wood, monogrammed cases, and meticulous detailing, these sets turn childhood classics into collectibles, decor, and travel-ready pieces all at once. With luxury maisons bringing their own visual language to the format, here’s a list of five board games that give your childhood favourites a luxurious twist.
Who doesn’t like the good old game of Tic-Tac-Toe? Luxury maison brand Prada took the elementary school game up a notch with its travel-friendly, leather-accented Tic-Tac-Toe set. Priced at $2,150 (approx Rs 1.86 lakh), the set comes in a black Saffiano leather zip case with a game board, logo-detailed playing pieces, and a leather-lined interior. And the best part? The square case, small enough to pack into a weekender or backpack, doubles as a small travel pouch.
For those who prefer a poker night that takes them straight to Monaco, Tiffany & Co.’s facet poker set is an ideal purchase. Including two decks of cards, 100 chips, a dealer coin, and a key, the set is housed in a Tiffany Blue Nappa leather box with microfiber lining. Drawing on the geometry of a cut gemstone, the faceted case ties the set back to the house’s jewellery language and is priced at $6,710 (approx Rs 5.81 lakh).
Dior’s small leather backgammon set applies the house’s codes to a classic board game format. Finished in embossed leather with the Dior Oblique motif, the backgammon includes 30 playing pieces, dice, a doubling cube, and dice cups. Gold-tone star details reference one of Christian Dior’s longstanding symbols. The set is priced at $3,500 (approx Rs 3.03 lakh) on Dior US.
Gucci’s wooden chessboard is designed as much for display as for play. Made using varnished mahogany wood, the board comes with chess pieces and a GG Supreme briefcase for storage, doubling it as a collectible as well.
Louis Vuitton’s Soft Pétanque Set reworks the French outdoor game through the maison’s travel lens. Housed in a monogram canvas zip bag with leather trip, the set includes a red jack and two sets of three balls marked with different monograms for team play. The Pétanque Set is priced at $4,000 (approx Rs 3,05,000).