“Tons of board games to choose from! Went here for the first time and ended up going again and again for 3 days in a row—that should explain something.“
Downtime Cafe is the first board game cafe on the beautiful paradise island of Bali. In addition to our tasty coffee and great food, we also have the largest library of modern board games! We have 400 games to suit your mood, from Catan to Pandemic to Viticulture, all are available for you to play!
What are Modern Board Games?
You’ve probably played Uno or Monopoly before, but did you know that there are thousands of other new fun board games that are being published every year? Many people all over the world play them and explore them as a hobby. These modern board games are rich, exciting, creative, and a great way to spend time with friends.
Modern board games are new and fun games that are very different from the old games like Monopoly. For example, there are games about:
- Making sushi (Sushi Go)
- Building cities (Catan)
- Solving mysteries (Chronicles of Crime)
- Fighting demons (Elder Sign)
- Even working together to save the world! (Pandemic)
Some games are very fast and funny. Others are more thoughtful and full of strategy. But all of them are made to be fun for everyone.
What Makes Them Exciting?
Modern board games are not like Uno or Monopoly. Here’s how they are different:
More Choices, Less Luck
In Uno, you just hope to get the right card. In Monopoly, it’s all about luck with the dice.
In modern games, you make smart choices. You have a plan. You can change your strategy. You feel like you are really playing—not just waiting for luck.
Play Together, Not Just Against Each Other
Many modern games are cooperative. This means you and your friends are a team. You all win together—or lose together. This is more fun and friendly!
So Many Types of Games
There is a game for every kind of person. Do you like animals? Food? Space? History? Stories?
You can find a board game that fits your interest—and many are easy to learn!
Shorter and Better
Some games only take 20–30 minutes to play. You don’t need to play for hours. And you don’t need to bankrupt your family like in Monopoly.