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We are beyond excited to be back demoing games and are ready to hit the ground running at UK Games Expo 2022. From the 3rd – 5th June we will be flying into UKGE with plenty of fun new releases and hero titles in hand to bring some of our fantastic games to life! Demo…

Welcome to our brand new Meet the Retailer blog series! We will be highlighting our valued retail shops, cafés, and online sites. This week, the spotlight shines brightly on Gamers’ Emporium. Introducing Simon! Let’s get to know you. Can you tell us about yourself and your position at the Gamers’ Emporium? I’m Simon Kendrick, and…

UK Games Expo is just around the corner! From the 3rd -6th June we will be live at the NEC in Birmingham to have some board gaming fun! Along with this fantastic event comes the prestigious UKGE awards. We are delighted to announce that seven games from the Coiledspring range have made the shortlist in…

Our ‘meet the retailer’ blog series highlights our valued retailer shops, cafes, and online sites! This week the spotlight is on Out of Town Games. Shelley is here to tell us all about the online games store. Over to you Shelley! Let’s get to know you. Can you tell us about yourself and your position…

This month, the Spotlight shines on Katy Smith, our Marketing and Graphics Design Assistant. Although new to the team, she has already played much of the range and has narrowed her favourites down to a selection of six board game recommendations to brighten up your summer. Katy, you have the floor! Photosynthesis Photosynthesis looks complicated,…

Meet the Retailer: Zatu Games Our ‘meet the retailer’ blog series highlights our valued retailer shops, cafes, and online sites! This week we touched base with Zatu Games, Aimee is here to tell us all about the exciting things they get up to on both their online store and shop. Over to you Aimee! Let’s…

Our ‘meet the retailer’ blog series highlights our valued retailer shops, cafes, and online sites! This week the spotlight is on Mind Games Southport, who are here to ‘wow’ us with the fantastic things they get up to in Southport. Over to you Colin and Chris! Let’s get to know you. Can you tell us…

This month, the staff spotlight is on Broma Patel our Sales Executive. As a new member of the Coiledspring team, Broma has been introduced to the wonderful world of games and has discovered some great titles that have blown her away. Over to you Broma! My main approach to playing board games is to have…

Our ‘meet the retailer’ blog series highlights our valued retailer shops, cafes, and online sites! This week the spotlight is on Board at Home in Ramsgate, who are here to tell us about the exciting things they are getting up to in their shop. Take it away Adam! Let’s get to know you. Can you…

From the 6-7th April, we will be at INDX (formerly AIS), which is held at Cranmore Park, Solihull to showcase the best in gifting products in our range of puzzles, jigsaws and games. Stop by stand P300 to discover brand new releases, show offers, game demos and chat to our friendly team! Puzzle masters –…

To kick off the trade show fun for 2022 we attended the London Toy Fair! From the 25th-27th January, we were at Olympia London with a brand new stand to showcase our range of games, puzzles and jigsaws. We were excited to be among some of the top names in the industry, and as always,…

29th January is National Puzzle Day, a day where we celebrate all things puzzle and jigsaw! Piecing together jigsaws is a great way to relax and recharge while also keeping your brain engaged. They are a fantastic, family friendly activity and there is no better feeling than fitting that very last piece in a completed…

We are back and ready for trade show action, starting with Toy Fair 2022! From the 25th – 27th January we will be at Olympia London to showcase our fantastic range of puzzles, board games and jigsaws. As always, we are excited to meet and greet as many people as we can and it’s set…

The holiday season is in full swing and we have been getting into the festive spirit with tinsel, Christmas jumpers, gifts and baubles galore! Of course, Christmas wouldn’t be complete without a great board game, puzzle or jigsaw, so we have rounded up some of our favourite Christmas picks this year. From stocking fillers to…

The December spotlight is on new starter Jake Meakin our Sales Administrator. Jake is well versed in board games already and has some detailed recommendations of his top games for us! You have the floor Jake! Unmatched: Battle of Legends, Volume One Unmatched is a miniature fighting game! Each hero is represented by a unique…

Can you believe the end of November is already upon us? We are well and truly into the festive season, and what better time to get into the gift-giving spirit than by snapping up some Black Friday deals. We have gathered a selection of our favourite family friendly board games and puzzles that are perfect…

The winter season is almost upon us, and what better time to cosy up beside the fire and get creative. Wrebbit3D puzzles will capture your imagination as you construct a 3D masterpiece! Wrebbit3D puzzles are the sturdiest 3D jigsaw puzzles on the market, with high quality foam pieces, and recognisable designs from iconic TV shows…

The spooky season is upon us, and we have a few board game and puzzle treats up our sleeves that are magical, witchy and even a little bit spooky! Here is a roundup of some scary, spook-tacular picks that are perfect for your Halloween board game and puzzle night, featuring the monstrous King of Tokyo…

Blue Orange, with their strapline ‘Hot Games for a Cool Planet’ are well known for their exceptional range of fun and engaging board games, with a strong focus on family entertainment! They will have you on adventures around the planet, from acquiring kingdoms and chasing dragons to building theme parks and growing trees, there is…

This month’s spotlight is on Gemma, our Product and Marketing Manager. Gemma has been at Coiledspring for over three years now, and she has amassed quite the board game and puzzle collection. Known as our resident jigsaw enthusiast (she builds all the jigsaws and Wrebbit 3D models for shows), Gemma has narrowed her selection down…

From the 5th– 8th September we made our way to Birmingham to attend our second live event, and first trade show of the year, Autumn Fair! It was wonderful to once again be able to connect with people face to face and showcase our range of board games, construction toys, brainteasers and jigsaw puzzles. Front…

This month the spotlight shines on Damian our Sales Executive. He brings us some great board game recommendations for your next summer games night or get together! With a fantastic mixture of new releases and party picks, these games are great for any tabletop. Over to you Damian! Word on the Street Word on the…

Following the huge success of UK Games Expo, our first live event of the year, we are now gearing up to attend our first in person trade show of the year – Autumn Fair! Join us at the NEC in Birmingham from 5th-8th September where we will be showcasing a wonderful range of jigsaws, puzzles…

That’s a wrap for UK Games Expo 2021! Over the weekend of 29th July – 1st of August our team were thrilled to bring new releases and fan favourite games from our range back to life, through in-person demos. As well as game play and handing out promo’s we were delighted to meet so many…

We have missed being able to demo and are excited to be attending The UK Games Expo in Birmingham from 30th July – 1st August. Ahead of this fabulous event we are proud to announce that we have several games nominated for awards over eight different categories. All these games are fantastic and deserve to…

It’s party time! We are now able to meet up again and that means, party game nights are back on the cards! We have put together a list of the best party board games that are sure to keep your guests entertained and ‘level up’ your next summer get-together. These games range from family friendly…

Mathew Cartwright our Marketing Assistant is front and centre for this month’s spotlight and he has selected some fantastic board games for us to dive into! There were many contenders for Mat’s list, but he has narrowed his selection down to five top games that have made it to his table. Without further ado, we…

Jigsaw puzzles have made a very graceful comeback over the past year as more people enjoy the hobby for boredom busters, brain teasers and good old fashioned family time. Here are some of our favourite Schmidt Spiele puzzles, and brand new and upcoming jigsaw releases to get excited about! Thomas Kinkade: The Painter of Light…

This month, we are shining the spotlight on Sharon Gill, our Account Manager at Coiledspring Games. She is here to tell us her top five board games that make a regular appearance on her tabletop for family game nights. Over to you Sharon! Tenzi Tenzi is a dice game that is fast, fun and was…

We’re back! We have partnered up with Asmodee to bring you the latest AsmoFair show for 2021. From the 6th – 11th of June join us at this live, all-virtual trade show! We are excited to once again connect with our valued retailers to showcase our new and existing range of products bringing the trade…

Board games are a firm favourite for weekend or weekday game nights and although they are often enjoyed in a group setting, over the last year we’ve all adapted to the circumstances. Playing games over zoom or sites such as Board Game Arena and Tabletopia have been great outlets to keep the games going! In…

There is nothing we like more than new releases in our games and puzzles, and spring 2021 is bringing us so many new goodies! We have fresh expansions, sequels, and newcomers across our whole range. There will be more to come, so do keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime, here are a few favourites…

Our March spotlight is on Hannah Mason, our Digital Marketing Assistant and the newest member of the Coiledspring team. Although she’s only been with the company for four months, she has had quite the introduction into the gaming world and was able to narrow down her list of games to five favourites. Take it away…

How long has it been since you have a constructed a marble run? Well, we are here to introduce you to the Q-BA Maze 2.0 collection from MindWare. It’s a marble run like no other! These sets inspire creative construction and are hours of fun for kids and adults alike. So, make some room on…

Our first spotlight of 2021 shines on Raj Rahela our wonderful Sales Administrator, who joined the team back in August and has already amassed quite the collection of games! He couldn’t quite narrow it down to our usual top five, so this spotlight you’ll have seven great games to read about! Over to you Raj!…

Hub Games are going on a world tour…virtually! Launching on the 15th of February, Hub Games will be running virtual how-to-play sessions every Monday on Tabletopia to bring to life some of their top games! The tour begins with the colourful, action packed Prisma Arena from the 15th February – 22nd March, followed by Adventure…

We have updated our terms and conditions for all competitions that we run across our social media platforms, which include the Coiledspring Facebook, Twitter and Instagram channels, as well as the Jigsaw UK Facebook page. Our channels can be found here: Facebook: @coiledspringgames @schmidtjigsaws Twitter: @coiledspring Instagram: @coiledspringgames Terms and Conditions The Promoter of this…

From the 17th – 23rd of January, we partnered up with Asmodee UK to bring to life AsmoFair: The Toy Fair Edition! This fully interactive, virtual trade show, allowed us to connect with retailers in a virtual space to feature our new and existing range of games, puzzles and jigsaws! Leading up to the show,…

We are starting of the new year in the best way by releasing the Coiledspring 2021 catalogue! It is a treasure map to our entire 2021 range and contains all ‘need to know’ information on our board games, puzzles and jigsaws including best sellers and new releases. Check out our new catalogue below:  Of…

As we close the doors on 2020, with the hope of a brighter 2021, we caught up with Roger Martin, our Managing Director, one last time before he officially heads off on his new adventure. You’ll all know the classic tale of how Coiledspring started back in 2004, with just one game and one puzzle,…

So ends the whirlwind of a year that has been 2020! And although the world has changed a lot for the time being, it’s promising to see the resurgence in the popularity of board games and jigsaws as people discover the magical world of games once again. Here are some of our favourite board games…

We are starting the new year in the best way possible, by partnering up with Asmodee UK to virtually connect with our retailers to showcase the best board games, card games and puzzles for 2021! From the 17th to 23rd January join us in our virtual show where you can have the trade show experience…

This week is the turn of our Logistics and Operations Superstar Lena Podova, to be thrust into the spotlight, and give us insight into her top five board games and card games. Lena, you have the floor! Battle Sheep Battle Sheep was the first game I ever won at when I very first began working…

With Christmas just a mere 49 days away, the gift-hunting season has well and truly begun! We’re here to help you with those last few gaming gifts, which can be easily squeezed into a stocking already brimming with festive goodies. Twin it! In this game of frantic observation and speedy reflexes, try and find a…

With Spiel Essen 2020 well underway – albeit in a digital format this year – here’s just a selection of the exceptional new board game releases that will be coming to the UK shortly! Meeple Land Get ready to roll up in Blue Orange’s Meeple Land – the adventure-filled amusement park built for meeples! Buy…

With her comprehensive gaming expertise and knowledge, Kerrie Corrigan, our wonderful General Manager, shares her current top five games for this year. Take it away, Kerrie! Anomia Anomia is one of those games that has such a simple concept behind it. When your card symbol matches the symbol on an opponent’s card, you have to…

Plenty of board games have arrived or will be arriving in stock shortly, and we’re very excited about them! Below we have highlighted five we think you should try on your next game night: Dragomino The award-winning Kingdomino family is expanding with Dragomino, a version for children! Explore Dragomino’s land to find the precious Dragon…

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…