Board games have been around for thousands of years, with the ancient boards and counters found scattered in different parts of the UK and further afield confirming their long history. In recent times, the popularity of these games has grown massively and in Liverpool we can see how this is reflected in various ways.
Board Games Based on Liverpool
The current popularity of board games is revealed in sites such as the Paddy Power live casino, where the live dealer games include versions such as Crazy Coin Flip and Monopoly Bill Baller together with more traditional casino games such as roulette and baccarat. The presence of online games like these has helped to expand their appeal, as people can now easily try new games at any time, while many classic games including chess, Risk, and backgammon also have online and mobile versions now.
It’s also easy to find board games based on the city, such as Liverpool Edition Monopoly. While it sticks closely to the classic gameplay that’s made Monopoly a favourite for so long, local landmarks such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, Anfield and St George’s Hall are all included in this version. The interior section of the board is filled with local photographs, while even the player tokens are cleverly designed to reflect the city’s history and interests.
There’s also a football-themed game called LFC Retro Monopoly, where players need to collect the club’s most legendary figures from the past including Kenny Dalglish, Bob Paisley, and Bill Shankly. The team also feature on the LFC chess set that’s sold in the Liverpool FC club shop. Everton fans can look for items such as customised table football games and their version of Monopoly which was released in 2008.
You’ll also discover a local feel on the Liverpool Taxi Driver game that was launched in 2020 and became an immediate success. Based on 600 questions covering the sort of local knowledge that a Merseyside taxi driver would know, it’s a great way to find answers to questions about the area that everyone should learn at some point. The gameplay is based on the working life of a taxi driver, so expect to pick up some fares and tips along the way.
Places to Play Games in the City
The switch to online play is one of the big reasons that Liverpudlians now have more options for playing board games, but the rise of board cafes such as Sugar and Dice can’t be underestimated. This place offers different types of food, but for many visitors, the main attraction is that they can stay for up to four hours playing board games from their huge collection. The Bookbinder near Sefton Park is another example of how this trend is growing. In this case, the venue offers classic board games such as chess and Scrabble as well as live music.
Expect to see more board game cafes appear in the city, which will allow us to try new games with no risk and could help to push the genre even further forward. However, this is just one part of the trend for board and table games that seems likely to continue.