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Some board games are not practical for on the go gaming, particularly when space can be an issue. We’ve looked at our range and picked five board games that are perfect for your next outing (in or outdoors)! Splash Party It’s summer time! Be the first to push everyone else into the water at the…

Due to the ongoing pandemic, we were all incredibly disappointed when it was announced that UK Games Expo was cancelled and we all waited with baited breath for what wonders Virtually Expo would bring to the gaming world – and what a fantastic weekend it was! After many weeks of planning and build-up, Virtually Expo…

Welcome to AsmoFair! We have partnered up with Asmodee UK to ensure we do not miss the opportunity to connect with our retailers this Autumn. From 2nd to 5th of September, we’ll be running the first interactive virtual trade show! You’ll be able to book a one to one meeting to find out about exciting…

With this year’s Virtually Expo fast approaching (21st-23rd August), we are excited to announce that six of our board games have been shortlisted for awards! As usual there will be two winners in each category: Judge’s Choice and People’s Choice. Make sure to tune in and cast your vote! Best Abstract Game: Gembatan First on…

In the first of our spotlight blogs, we asked our marketing assistant Joel, who finishes his placement today to let us know his top five board games for this year. Joel, over to you! Encore To get things rolling, we have Encore from Schmidt. I am a massive fan of roll-and-writes and the pick of…

Over the course of the past few months we’ve lots of great ways that people have been playing games, using online servers and platforms, skype/facetime apps and of course print and play board games (check out the games available here). This week’s blog takes a look at some games that would be excellent to sit…

With Father’s Day just around the corner, we’ve come up with our top five games that we think should make it to the table! Ishtar In the latest strategy game from board game mastermind Bruno Cathala, play the role of a gardener aiming to transform the dry desert into the Lost Hanging Gardens of Babylon!…

There’s nothing better than sitting down and playing through your favourite board game. However, after many play throughs you may be wanting more… Well we bring to you five expansions you should try to add new mechanics or elements to increase replayability and put a new spin on some household favourites. Kingdomino: Age of Giants…

This week we’re turning to our extensive children’s board game collection! We’ve picked our top five children’s games that would be perfect to play this summer! Ranging from 3+, these board games are not only a lot of fun, but also enhance specific key skills for little ones! Q-bitz Junior The perfect introduction to Q-bitz,…

World-renowned detective. Most portrayed persona in history. The character of Sherlock Holmes has been a hero to millions since his creation well over a century ago. To celebrate Sherlock Holmes day, we’ve listed four board games below that will put your detective skills, including code breaking and deduction, to the test! Outfoxed! Mrs. Plumpert’s prized…

Today is the International Day of Families and what better way to celebrate than to sit around the table and play some board games! Below are 6 board games you need to try today: Flip over Frog Help your brightly coloured frogs take control of your little corner of the rainforest! Cleverly place frogs on…

After revolutionising the jigsaw puzzle world in 1991 and capturing the imagination and hearts of millions of people everywhere, the story of Wrebbit 3D puzzles continues unabated. Made from non-toxic polyethylene foam, Wrebbit 3D puzzles are the sturdiest 3D jigsaw puzzles ever invented. Below are five products from their awesome range that we think you…

Like board games? Try these great card games for under £10! These pocket-sized games should be in everyone’s board game collection. Here are our top five games from our fantastic range that all retail for under £10! Blank Blank is a fast, fun card game that changes as you play – and you make the…

As we move on from April and enter May, we look back on five new releases that joined our range in the month gone by. Kraken Attack The tentacles of a terrible Kraken just burst out of the waves in the newest game to join the LOKI children’s range from IELLO. Hurry up, everyone on…

We hope that everyone is following the Government’s guidelines by staying home and staying safe. Last week we started the #PostWhatYouPlay Challenge across Instagram and Twitter. We challenged our followers to post what they have been playing whilst staying at home and then challenging their friends and passing on the challenge. From Monday to Sunday…

If you’re looking for something a bit different to do or a new hobby to take on, then look no further than jigsaws. A great solo or co-operative activity to help relax and improve your problem-solving skills, jigsaws are a great way to unwind and pass the time. Our comprehensive range of Schmidt jigsaws are…

In following Government guidelines, face to face gaming is not possible at the moment, unless you’re lucky and live with lots of gamers! We’ve seen lots of examples of people playing games, either via tools such as Zoom, or sites such as Tabletop Simulator. Here are a few ways we’ve found to keep us feeling…

We hope everyone is staying safe and following the Government guidelines. While the Coiledspring team are working from home, we will be publishing blogs recommending a whole variety of games that are a great way to pass the time. To kick things off, as we know that many of you may be isolating by yourselves,…

Amidst all the confusion, at Coiledspring, the health and safety of our team and customers is of the utmost importance. We are striving to run our operations with little interruption in service levels. All our office-based staff now have the option to work from home and are being encouraged to do so. We hope that…

There is nothing better than a good game to get the party off to a flying start. Here at Coiledspring Games, we’re firm believers of unplugging and spending quality time with your peers, so why not incorporate a game into your gatherings! Below are some great options for your next Saturday night in:   Stay…

As simple as the title suggests, roll-and-writes require you to roll dice and write down the outcome. They have hit the board game community by storm in recent times. With varied themes and strategical play, here’s a list of five roll-and-writes you should definitely be adding to your games collection! Anubixx Latest in the roll-and-write…

Today marks the day we honour Saint Valentine in a celebration of romance. Traditionally, couples will buy flowers and chocolates and other romantic gifts. However, we at Coiledspring believe the best way to celebrate is to play a boardgame with your loved ones. So below are five games we think you should try on this…

With the dust of a very busy and successful Toy Fair settling, Nuremburg in full swing and final preparations for Spring Fair being made, we thought we’d reflect on our experience at Toy Fair 2020. Firstly, we’d like to say it was wonderful seeing so many of your faces from far and wide, and also…

We hope everyone has had a great start to the decade. 2019 was a great year and we’re excited to see what this new chapter holds for board games! To start off the year, we have compiled five products we’re very excited for this year. It was very hard to narrow this list down, but…

Getting a new board game to play on Christmas Eve is a popular tradition for many families. A good game can turn a family gathering into something a bit more lively… so here are our suggestions of the five best board games we think you should try this Christmas! Sushi Roll The predecessor of best-selling…

Forbidden Island, The Mind and Zombie Kidz all award-winning co-operative games in our range! Do you ever want a break from competing and battling against your family and friends to reign supreme on boardgame night? Well why not team up and try and beat the game instead! Co-operative games are great for team building and…

After the hectic month of October has passed us, we look at what games have joined our range since then. First up is Ishtar, the latest release from IELLO. Play as a gardener transforming the desert into the gardens of Babylon. To accomplish your mission, plant flowers to gather precious gems, use these to buy…

What a way to sign off the event calendar of 2019! An awesome four days of board gaming with so many new and old friends of the Coiledspring family. Our stand was very popular across the long weekend, with some great new games being demoed, including Dragonrealm, Doppelt so Clever and Little Town. We had…

We hope everyone had a fantastic time at Tabletop Gaming Live, we sure did! It was great to see so many familiar and new faces for a weekend of games, tournaments and laughs! We loved having IELLO with us, demoing titles such as Little Town, Double Rumble and Ninja Academy. Also, on their stand was…

Plenty of games have arrived in stock recently, and we’re very excited about them! Firstly, we have Dragonrealm, Gamewright’s follow on from Dragonwood. Collect sets of adventurer cards in order to roll dice and use them to explore the mystical lands of Dragonrealm. Sneak into the Witch’s Cabin, search the Ogres’ Treehouse, or storm the…

If you haven’t realised already, you’re now looking at our new website! Our marketing team has been working tirelessly on getting the website live and are very happy with the results, congratulations and well done to everyone involved. The website offers a more user-friendly experience, making it easier for you to browse and order our…

Coiledspring Games is delighted to announce that two of its top games were voted best in their categories at this year’s UK Games Expo at the NEC in Birmingham.

The UK Games Expo, the UK’s largest tabletop games convention, took place from 1st – 3rd June and over 39,000 people attended…

The Promoter of this prize draw is Coiledspring Games (registered in England and Wales under company number 04986141, Unit C1, Twickenham Trading Estate, Rugby Road, Twickenham TW1 1DQ, U.K.) (the “Promoter”).

1. The promoter is offering those who enter this promotion the chance to win…