Card Games

In this category you will find : model figures, board games, board games and accessories and card binders and sheets.

The main brands we offer are : Games Workshop, Fantasy Flight Games, Ravensburger and Hans Im Glück.

The best sellers in the category are : shadowspear , fantasy flight games un01, demoniak and dark angels company veteran squad.

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Board games and accessories

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Miniature games

What are the most well-known miniatures games?

Initially created to entertain exclusively children, miniatures games now also appeal to adults. But what are they really?

What is a miniatures game?

Figure games can be considered board games. These are usually board games that feature battles or skirmishes between different armies. Figurines, a game board and graduated rules are usually the must-haves in these games. The goal of a miniatures game is usually to achieve victory through the use of strategies. This type of games requires the participation of at least 2 players.

What is the origin of miniatures games?

It should be noted that in the past, figurines were used to represent troops on staff maps. After that, rules of the game that test the strategists and tacticians skills of future officers were developed and used to help them develop and manifest their synthesis skills in the art of war, in different scenarios. It was then that the figurines for playful use appeared. Miniature games employing sophisticated rules only appear during the 20th century.

Are miniature games role-playing games?

If some aspects of miniatures games can be comparable to role-playing games,the objective is not the same. Thus, wargames are the ones that are closest to miniatures games, since they each show a purely playful objective instead of a historical re-enactment. As a result, miniatures games usually take place within imaginary universes, such as the universe of science fiction or fantasy.

Why play miniatures games?

Here are the different reasons why it's interesting to play miniatures games:

● They reduce screen exposure;

● They enhance the ability to perform critical analysis;

● They provide access to a wide variety of themes;

● For children, they allow them to develop their sportsmanship;

● Through the painting sessions, they also help to develop the creative spirit of children.

What are the most well-known brands of miniatures games?

By the famous brands of miniatures games, you can find :

● Games Workshop;

● Warlord Games;

● Asmodee;

● Fantasy Flight Games ;

● Zvezda;

● Black Library;

● Wizkids;

● Edge Entertainment;

● Citadel;

● Para Bellum Wargames.

What are the most played themes?

By the most played miniatures game themes, you can find:

● Warhammer 40000;

● Warhammer Age of Sigmar;

● Blood Bowl;

● Necromunda;

● Zombicide;

● Malifaux;

● Warhammer Quest;

● Warhammer Fantasy Battle;

● Warmachine;

● The Lord of the Rings: the battle game;

● Star Wars: X-Wing - The Miniatures Game;

● Mordheim;

● Warhammer 40,000: Kill Team, Heroscape;

● Battlefleet Gothic;

● Dark Souls;

● HorrorClix;

● The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

Role-playing games

Everything you need to know about role-playing games

The objective of the role-playing game is to interpret a character in a specific universe and according to well-defined rules in order to achieve victory.

What are the most sought-after role-playing games?

What is a role-playing game?

In a role-playing game or JDR, participants represent a fictional character and interact with each other in different ways. In a JDR, characters usually solve puzzles according to predefined game rules. A playmaker presents the scenario and ensures respect for the disciplines. It is often used for entertainment using a board game. It appeals to imagination, interaction and above all dialogue.

The life-size role-playing game

The life-size role-playing game or live role playing games is played in:

Nature;
A camp;
A building;
Etc.

To recreate the atmosphere of a story, participants and organizers use:

Disguises;
Makeup;
Scenery;
Special effects;
Etc.

The table-based role-playing game

Table-top role-playing usually brings together two to five people around a table. This fun activity allows participants to embody a character. Then, everyone interprets their role and describes their actions according to the chosen character. A Game Master or Storyteller defines the context, animates the group and recalls the rules. He is the guarantor of the universe, the rules of the game and the dynamics of the group.

The role-playing evening

The role-playing evening allows you to discover the JDR. This box set, published by Larousse, helps players and especially the Game Master to understand how the JDR works. It is useful during the initiation stage. Larousse has developed an assistance service to accompany players during the reading of the initiation box.

Middle-earth role-playing game

The Middle-earth role-playing game or JRTM was released in 1984 in England. It allows you to enter the universe of the novels of J. R. R. Tolkien:

Lord of the Rings;
Bilbo
Hobbit;
Etc.

What are the most sought-after themes for a role-playing game?

Today, many role-playing game themes are available online. The most sought-after JDRs are:

The Harry Potter role-playing game;
The Call of Cthulhu;
The Warhammer;
The Knight role-playing game;
Medieval Fantasy;
Steampunk;
The Dungeon of Naheulbeuk;
The Iron Throne;
The Pathfinder role-playing game;
The Witcher
The role-playing game Game of Thrones;
The Star Wars role-playing game;
The Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.

The situation is also categorized in the JDR. Professionals often use this tool to lead participants into a situation more or less similar to reality. It is therefore about recreating an environment and certain circumstances. Coaches use this technique to help some people develop their ability to interact in different contexts. In this case, the JDR makes it possible to:

Work attitudes;
Develop a skill;
Feel the effects of a behavior or speech;
Etc.

Today, JDR is also used in psychology to help some individuals control their emotional impulses.

Playing cards

Trading cards

Everything you need to know about collectible card games

Collectible card games or JCC vary depending on the themes edited and the custom packages chosen by the participants.

Focus on collectible card games

How to choose your collectible card game?

JCC or collectible card games are often based on a one vs one game system. Their objective is to defeat an opponent using spells and creatures. Thus, you need to drop your opponent's health points to zero. The creation of decks is essential in a JCC. To train them, combine cards and perform powerful combos in order to defeat your opponent.

The varieties of collectible card games are numerous. Choose a theme according to your expectations and the frankness that seems admirable to you. Take into account the opinions of other players so that they do not get tired during the moments of play.

The list of all collectible card games

Today, collectible card games are very diverse like role-playing games.

The Naruto Map

To play Naruto cards, each player must have 40 cards. Next, build your deck with a maximum of 25 ninja cards, without exceeding three specific cards. You win the game when you reach 10 points or when your deck is empty.

The Yu-Gi-Oh map

For beginners to the Yu-Gi-Oh card game, the Speed Duel is more affordable. Indeed, the rules are simple and there are few cards in the decks. The Speed Duel allows you to quickly understand the basics of the game.

The Star Wars Map

Play with the pre-established decks if you've just started the Star Wars card game. Next, switch to deckbuilding to optimize the sets of objectives. Remember, a deck contains at least ten sets of objectives.

The Clash Royale card

To become a better player a la carte Clash Royale:

Save from elixir;
Reserve the king;
Deploy units well;
Defend the arena;
Separate your troops.

The Digimon card

The digimon card game system looks simple. Created by Ryan Miller, however, it is complex and requires a good strategy to defeat the opponent. To start the Digimon Card Game, choose the Starter Deck to quickly assimilate the rules.

The Final Fantasy map

The Final Fantasy or FF-TCG map is based on eight elements:

Fire;
Ice;
The wind;
The earth;
Lightning;
Water;
Light;
Darkness.

To win the FF-TCG: Inflict 7 damage points on the opponent; Empty his cards.

The Slam Attax wrestling card

The Slam Attax wrestling collectible card is played in pairs. The duration of a game is about 5 minutes. The grip is therefore done quickly. The Slam Attax Trading Card Game was created in 2009 by TOPPS Trading Game. On the Internet, other collectible card games are available. Among the most widespread, it is possible to mention:

The Dragon Ball Z card;
The Shadowrun card;
The Seattle Shadowrun map;
The World of Warcraft map;
The Gwent card;
The Infinite Krosmaga card;
The Mythos card;
The Might and Magic card;
The Fight Vanguard card;
The Dinosaur King map;
The Fullmetal Alchemist card;
The Harry Potter map.

Classic board games

All about our Classic Games selection

Chess games, backgammon, wooden games, checkers...find all the classics at 1001 hobbies! Our selection of classic games for all ages at affordable prices to make you spend good moments with family and friends.

Which board games to choose for family fun?

For fun family games or games for two for example, the carrom will be ideal. It is available in several versions:

Carrom Mango is a game of skill that is simple to learn, but also very difficult to master! The pieces must be sent into the holes placed at the four corners of the board with your shooting puck. It has the same principle as billiards except that in this case fingers are used instead of a cue. As long as you manage to get a piece into the hole, you play again!
The polished board contributes to the ease of sliding the pucks. It also has a frame with acceleration stripes for a bounce that meets the official standard.
The game is composed of 9 white pieces, 9 black pieces and a red piece also called queen which will be placed in the shape of a rosette at the beginning of a game. Carrom is played 1 on 1 or 2 on 2 in teams.
The MINI BIG 4 MANGO will be perfectly adapted to your children from the age of 6. Played in pairs, the goal is to succeed in aligning the same color of pieces on a line.

Mango Mini Bowling also called bowling game has the same principle as a real size bowling. It consists of a game of ten games, the results of which are calculated from the number of pins knocked down. This game consists of 10 pins and 4 balls and is played by 2 to 6 players.
Each player is entitled to two rolls, unless he or she knocks down all ten pins at once and therefore makes a "strike". The maximum number of points that can be obtained per game is 30 points, or 3 consecutive strikes.

For the more intelligent, you will have the choice between different chess games from the most classical to the most sophisticated. For fans of the fantasy world, Batman or Lord of the Rings chess boards will be ideal for you.

You can also turn to Japanese billiards which is the family game of reference with which children, parents and grandparents will enjoy spending time. The games are short and friendly. The game is easy to understand with lots of challenges that involve the whole family.