Quick delivery! My package had been packed with care, each item wrapped in tissue paper and a personalised note from the owner 😊 I’ll definitely be buying more games in the future!
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Superb service. Quick response via email to a query, rapid delivery once ordered that even included a preoanal postcard message. And the best bit is that I now have the SETI expansion that was unavai... See more
Couldn't reccomend Boardgamist enough, amazing advice on what games to pick for me and my wife based on the brief I provided and super easy website to navigate to make the purchase. Games arrived quic... See more
Incredible business, run by lovely, passionate, and knowlegeable people. Quick delivery, carefully packaged, with lots of personal touch and character. Great price, and great customer service!
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Boardgamist Ltd. is a small independent retailer focused on helping people run better game nights and choose games that genuinely fit their group. The company is run by one person (Dan Boardgamist) who handles everything from sourcing stock to packing orders to creating content that helps customers understand what they are buying and why it might be right for them. Nothing here is automated or faceless. It is a hands-on business built with care, not volume. The store is deliberately curated rather than overloaded with every title on the market. The aim is to offer games that are well designed, well tested in real groups, and more likely to be played regularly rather than purchased on impulse and forgotten. Customers often come to Boardgamist because they want straightforward guidance rather than marketing noise. The product descriptions, emails and blog posts are written to set expectations honestly and avoid overselling anything. Boardgamist is in a growth stage and the business is open about that. The day to day work involves a mix of retail operations, customer service, stock management, content creation and the steady improvements that keep a small online shop moving in the right direction. Customers who follow the journey see what is happening behind the scenes because transparency helps build trust and shows that every order makes a real difference. The long term direction for Boardgamist is to expand from retail into a more complete resource for players and hosts. That includes guides, practical advice, clearer recommendations and more ways to help people choose games that work for their group size, experience level and time available. The goal is simple. Make buying and playing board games easier for everyone while keeping the focus on quality, reliability and genuine customer support.
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United Kingdom
- customerhappiness@boardgamist.com
- boardgamist.com
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Perfect shopping experience!
The website is well designed. Super speedy delivery, beautifully packaged and a hand written note included. This is the perfect example of what shopping with a small business should be!
29 January 2026
Exceptional service and speed
Exceptional service and speed! Kind owner who is excellent at selecting and curating games.
4 February 2026
Excellent service all round.
Quick and accurate despatch of the board games ordered. Also came with a thoughtful hand written note, which was a nice personal touch.
8 February 2026
Speedy personalized service.
6 February 2026
Beautiful boardgames, best in the business!!
Beautiful board games with a personalised touch from Dan. Timely delivery and clear and friendly communication. Really enjoyed the service and games, best in the business!!
12 February 2026
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A must for your Board Games
Couldn't reccomend Boardgamist enough, amazing advice on what games to pick for me and my wife based on the brief I provided and super easy website to navigate to make the purchase. Games arrived quickly and in perfect condition. Will be using again soon!
24 January 2026
Great price and great service
Great price and great service. Highly recommended based on my experience.
28 January 2026
Great boardgame store :)
Great boardgame store :) order packaged with care and delivered quickly.
18 January 2026
Cheapest price and quick service!
Cheapest price I had seen for the game I wanted. Quick service and arrived in perfect condition.
22 January 2026
Had niche games a good price
As the title suggest this site had some niche games at a good price with quick delivery, and there not much more you can ask for.
28 April 2025
Fantastic service and thoughtful touches
We recently purchased Finspan from Out of Town Games and were really impressed with the whole experience. The price was very competitive, and the order was dispatched quickly. Delivery was fast, and we were delighted to find a handwritten note included in the package—it made the experience feel that bit more personal.
Great service from start to finish. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend OOTG and will definitely be using them again in the future.
12 April 2025
Good service
The only store I could find with a copy of "Deep Regrets" in stock was one I had never heard of before. I was a bit wary, but the game arrived quickly and was well packaged, along with a nice handwritten note. I would definitely consider using Out of Town Games again.
16 April 2025
Unprompted review
Excellent service
Prompt, good price, as advertised and with a nice note from the seller.
25 March 2025
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