Hassle free purchase of board game that was out of stock everywhere else. Well packaged and sent really quickly. Website was easy to navigate and communication sent at each step. Lovely handwritten no... See more
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I loved the handwritten card that came with my order — I miss the days when we had more human interaction and businesses like this one make me feel like we’re bringing it back! Love the game — Rebirth... 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
Admittedly, I just ordered from boardgamist.com because they were the cheapest I could find. But what a great experience! Quick service, lots of updates, good packaging, and a hand-written note from D... See more
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Boardgamist is an independent UK board game shop with one purpose: helping you find the right game for the right moment with the right people. Boardgamist offers a carefully curated collection of games worth bringing to the table. Whether you’re planning a relaxed evening for two, a chaotic party, a family game night or a serious strategy session, you’ll find honest guidance based on who you’re playing with, how much time you have and how you want the experience to feel. Boardgamist is founded and run by Dan, who personally chooses the games, creates the recommendations, answers customer questions and packs every order. It’s a genuinely founder-led business, so you’ll always receive support from someone who knows the products and cares whether you end up with a game you’ll actually enjoy. Through straightforward product descriptions, practical guides, game recommendations and entertaining content, Boardgamist makes modern board gaming easier to explore. The aim isn’t just to sell more games. It’s to help people waste less money on the wrong ones, spend less time staring at screens and enjoy more memorable moments around the table. Every order supports a growing independent business built around honest recommendations, careful curation, personal service and a belief that everyone should play more.
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Quick delivery and fantastic service!
April 29, 2026
Great service
Arrived in good time, well packaged and with a lovely personal note. Thank you
April 11, 2026
Awesome service.
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 unavailable anywhere else. Very happy
March 26, 2026
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Delivered with a personal touch
The game was well packed and sent promptly. It also included a hand written message from the owner, which I thought was a really nice touch.
March 3, 2026
My new place to shop for board games
I was shocked at how well priced games were and what was in stock. Delivery was very prompt and updated daily. Amazing customer service.
February 24, 2026
SUPER Impressed
SUPER impressed with: a) the selection of highly sought after games, b) the communication and speed of delivery, c) the quality of the packaging with that personal touch. Definitely check Boardgamist out! (A happy customer).
Thanks so much!
February 23, 2026
Fast, Friendly and Fantastic!
Delivery was fast, the games were beautifully packaged and I loved the hand written note from Dan.
Top notch service!
February 19, 2026
Great Game and Customer Service
Great game, speedy delivery and excellent Communication!
February 17, 2026
Great games and service
Great selection of games at a competitive price. Easy to order and delivered quickly. Brilliant service from start to finish.
February 17, 2026
Speedy delivery for a great game
Speedy delivery for a great game at a great price. Also really appreciated the handwritten note inside commenting on the choice of game!
February 15, 2026
Great prices, great service
Competitively priced products, dispatched quickly and delivered on time with a little personal touch. Well packaged - would certainly buy from these guys again.
February 13, 2026
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!
January 29, 2026
Exceptional service and speed
Exceptional service and speed! Kind owner who is excellent at selecting and curating games.
February 4, 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.
February 8, 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!!
February 12, 2026
Unprompted review
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!
January 24, 2026
Great price and great service
Great price and great service. Highly recommended based on my experience.
January 28, 2026
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